Clifford had been playing for a mere 11 years at this point. I've been playing for 34 and can't even comprehend his talent. RIP Brownie, one of the best ever still. Who knows how far he would have gone. We're so lucky for the recordings we have of him.
Absolutely one of the best versions of Cherokee ever hands down. Max Roach's solo was incredible...Brownie and Max were a match made in heaven to jazz!
Brave Indian warrior
Since first I met you
I can't forget you
Cherokee sweetheart!
Child of the prairie
Your love keeps calling
My heart enthralling
You Cherokee!
In the Summertime
Of lover time gone by
From my memory
So tenderly inside!
My brave Indian warrior
Obne day I'll hold you
In my arms hold you
My Cherokee!
In the Summertime
Of lover time gone by
From my memory
So tenderly inside!
My brave Indian warrior
Obne day I'll hold you
In my arms I'll hold you
My Cherokee!
Just trying not to get lost in that drum solo is a serious education! He's absolutely on the money, the phrasing is brilliant. Incredibly tough to play with such clarity of ideas at this tempo. Clifford and Max were a match made in heaven. We can only wonder what greatness may have come from the years they may have continued to work together.
