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The University of the Arts presents
Brownie Speaks: A Symposium celebrating and documenting the life, music, and legacy of Clifford Brown
The University of the Arts320 South Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102www.uarts.edu
Symposium dates: October 30, 31, and November 1, 2008Sponsored by: The Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts.Featuring: Performances by Terence Blanchard, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Marcus Belgrave, The UArts Jazz Ensembles, and a new John Fedchock composition dedicated to Clifford Brown and performed by the Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra.Special Master of Ceremonies: Clifford Brown Jr. Premiere: Brownie Speaks: A Video Documentary produced by Don Glanden
A CALL FOR PAPERSThe symposium’s focus is the presentation, celebration, and documentation of the life, music, and legacy of Clifford Brown. His cre-ative contribution will be explored in terms of its historical-sociological context, and its lasting impact on the jazz aesthetic. Papers should address some aspect of the sympo-sium’s focus. This may range from musical analysis to the presentation of new historical or sociological perspectives. Proposals for panel discussions will also be considered.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: submit a one-page abstract to Marianne Mele at [email protected] or Fax 215 717.6128. Abstracts must be received by Monday, July 28, 2008. Decision notification will be no later than Friday, August 1, 2008. The final version of selected papers must be submit-ted by October 1, 2008. Presentations should
be approximately 30 minutes long with an additional 20 minutes planned for discussion and Q&A. For specific paper guidelines con-tact Marianne Mele.
ARCHIVE REQUESTThe University of the Arts is creating a com-prehensive Clifford Brown archive. Memo-rabilia, archival recordings, photographs and related documents can be donated by contacting Don Glanden at 215.717.6353 [email protected].