The Beginning and the End (Columbia Records, 1973) is a Clifford Brown compilation album.

[1] According to the liner notes, they are "The first and last recorded performances of one of the greatest soloists in the history of Jazz.

"[3] According to Nick Catalano's biography of Clifford Brown, the Music City Club session could have taken place on May 31, 1955.

[4] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Clifford Brown's playing on this date is so memorable that the LP is essential for all jazz collections.

"[1] Fellow trumpeter Christian Scott said that as a child he heard the album and thought that Brown "had a lot of heart and was compassionate".