Clifford Brown - Oldies Mix: Brownie (Remastered) (2025) [Hi-Res]

The compilation "Oldies Mix: Brownie" features remastered seminal recordings by the Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet, dating back to the mid-1950s. This era is widely regarded as the pinnacle of hard bop, with the partnership between trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach serving as its ultimate expression. The release includes canonical compositions that have become jazz standards, such as "Joy Spring" and "Daahoud," alongside alternative takes of significant archival value. The sound is defined by technical brilliance, Brown’s lyrical virtuosity, and Roach’s innovative polyrhythmic approach, establishing these recordings as a foundational influence for generations of jazz musicians.

Tracklist:
1-1 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - The Blues Walk (Remastered) [6:47]
1-2 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Parisian Thoroughfare (Remastered) [7:19]
1-3 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Daahoud (Remastered) [4:05]
1-4 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Joy Spring (Remastered) [6:51]
1-5 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Jordu (Remastered) [7:50]
1-6 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Delilah (Remastered) [8:07]
1-7 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - What Am I Here For (Remastered) [3:11]
1-8 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - These Foolish Things (Remastered) [3:49]
1-9 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - The Blues Walk (Alternative Take) (Remastered) [6:54]
1-10 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Daahoud (Alternative Take) (Remastered) [4:09]
1-11 Clifford Brown;Max Roach - Joy Spring (Alternative Take) (Remastered) [6:44]