The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is a free jazz music festival held annually in June at Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. The first festival was held in 1989 on the open lawn in the center of the city, and has grown into the largest free jazz festival on the East Coast.
The event is held to keep alive the memory of Clifford Brown who died in a traffic accident in 1956 along with pianist Richie Powell.
Pieces written by Brown and tribute pieces (like Benny Golson's "I Remember Clifford") are often played.
Day one featured Artist was The Clifford Brown Tribute Band, Alicia Olatuja and Theo Croker.
Gerald Chavis and The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
A Spectators braves the rain during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Gerald Chavis and The Clifford Brown Tribute Band performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Alicia Olatuja performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker pants and shoes in the mist of his performance during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Theo Croker performs during day one of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Day two featured Karen Rodriguez, Danilo Perez Trio and Arturo O’Farrill/African-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Karen Rodriguez performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Karen Rodriguez performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Karen Rodriguez performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Karen Rodriguez performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Karen Rodriguez performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Danilo Perez Trio performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Danilo Perez Trio performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Danilo Perez Trio performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Danilo Perez Trio performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Danilo Perez Trio performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Arturo O’Farrill/African-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Arturo O’Farrill/African-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Arturo O’Farrill/African-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Arturo O’Farrill/African-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performs during day two of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Day three featured Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band, Frédéric Yonnet, & SURPRISE GUEST MARSHA AMBROSIUS during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
A spectator dance while Brooklyn's High and Mighty Brass Band performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
A spectator wins a prize during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet takes a selfie with a spectator during performance during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Frédéric Yonnet performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
4th District Council Member Michelle Harlee enjoys day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
4th District Council Member Michelle Harlee enjoys day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Marsha Ambrosius performs during day three of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Friday, June 23, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Day four featured Gerald Chavis and the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, Rob Zinn, Sumi Tonooka, Somi & Regina Carter “Simply Ella” performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Gerald Chavis and the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Gerald Chavis and the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Gerald Chavis and the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Gerald Chavis and the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Rob Zinn performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Rob Zinn performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Rob Zinn performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Rob Zinn performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Rob Zinn performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Sumi Tonooka performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Somi performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Somi performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Somi performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Somi performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Spectators watch Somi performance during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Regina Carter performs during day four of the 29th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rodney Square in Wilmington Delaware.
Clifford Brown - Oh, lady be good - Memories of you
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Saquan Stimpson