Artist: Clark Terry
Genre: Jazz
Clark Terry was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player born in 1920, who became one of jazz's most influential and beloved musicians. Terry played with Count Basie and Duke Ellington's orchestras before establishing a successful career as a bandleader and soloist. He was known for his technical virtuosity, sense of humor, and innovative use of the flugelhorn in jazz. Terry was a pioneer in jazz education, teaching and mentoring countless young musicians including Quincy Jones. His playing was characterized by clarity, swing, and the ability to make complex ideas sound effortless. Terry appeared on over 900 recordings and won multiple Grammy Awards. He was known for his scat singing style called 'mumbles.' Terry passed away in 2015 at age 94, leaving behind an enormous legacy as performer, educator, and jazz ambassador who dedicated his life to sharing jazz with the world.
Clark Terry vinyl records (18)
CLARK TERRY Duke With A Difference (1961 second UK issue 8-track mono LP on the blue Riverside label [with silver reel-to-reel logo] 8-track mono vinyl LP featuring Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Billy Strayhorn Sam Woodyard and more. The front laminated flipback sleeve shows a little ring wear and light discolouring on the reverse however the vinyl looks barely played RLP12-246) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
CLARK TERRY Big Bad Band (1975 UK gold Vanguard label 7-track LP recorded live at the Wichita Jazz Festival the previous year. The picture sleeve shows only a little light age wear & the vinyl looks barely played. Exuberant & joyous jazz from the always reliable Terry. VSD79355) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
CLARK TERRY Big-B-A-D-Band Live. At Buddys Place (1977 UK 7-track stereo LP on the gold Vanguard label recorded live at Buddys Place in New York City with a stellar cast of musicians. The picture sleeve is Excellent despite some ring wear &the vinyl appears barely played VSD79373) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
THE CLARK TERRY - BOB BROOKMEYER QUINTET Tonight (1965 UK 10-track mono LP on a rough textured black & silver Fontana label also starring the reliable rhythm men Roger Kellaway Bill Crow & Dave Bailey. Amongst the originals are some excellent cover versions including Herbie Hancocks Blindman Blindman & Thelonious Monks Straight No Chaser
£17.00 used
CLARK TERRY & BOB BROOKMEYER Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer (1973 US 4-track LP a unique marriage of valve trombone and flugelhorn in modern bop [who says you have to have sax.] backed by Eddie Costa Joe Benjamin and Osie Johnson and featuring four previously unreleased recordings deletion notch/import-stickered picture sleeve
£14.00 used
CLARK TERRY/ CECIL PAYNE Cool Blues (1976 UK 7-track LP of a stereo recording cut in NYC circa 1961 with Duke Jordan [piano] Ron Carter [bass] & Charlie Persip [drums] a fine tribute to Bird repackaged in a better picture sleeve than the original. The sleeve is Excellent with the odd faint crease & the vinyl appears barely played DJSLM2032) Track Listing: Cool Blues ShawNuff Relaxin At Camarillo Bongo Bop The Hymn Communion Bongo Beep
£12.00 used
CLARK TERRY Everythings Mellow (1966 UK 8-track mono LP featuring a Rudy Van Gelder session recorded on the 21st of July 1961 with Junior Mance on piano Joe Benjamin bass & Charlie Persip drums. The front laminated sleeve has some edge scuffing/ringwear/discolouration mainly to the back although all text is legible whilst the vinyl shows a few signs of play not affecting playback however
£23.00 used
CLARK TERRY And His Jolly Giants (Mid 70s French 10-track stereo LP recorded with Ernie Wilkins Ronnie Mathews George Davis Victor Sproles Ed Soph & Emanuel Rahim. The front laminated picture sleeve is excellent and the vinyl looks barely played VSD23021) Track Listing: Flintstones Theme God Bless The Child The Hymn On The Trail Top N Bottom Never Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bobby A Straight No Chaser Samba De Gumz
£12.00 used
CLARK TERRY Color Changes (1985 US stereo issue of the 1960 7-track LP also featuring Jimmy Knepper on Trombone Julius Watkins on French Horn Yusef Lateef on Tenor & Woodwinds Seldon Powell on Tenor & Flute Tommy Flanagan or Budd Johnsonon Piano Joe Benjamin on Bass & Ed Shaughnessy on Drums matt picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork with obi strip
£17.00 used
CLARK TERRY & BOB BROOKMEYER QUINTET The Power Of Positive Swinging (1965 UK 9-track MONO vinyl LP also starring Roger Kellaway on Piano Bill Crow [Bass] and Dave Bailey [Drums]. The back pasted laminate sleeve has just a little age discolouration on the back to show for its fifty five plus year while the vinyl has just a little evidence of play but remains in wonderful condition TL5290) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used