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
13 Clark Terry new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
CLARK TERRY Duke With A Difference (1961 UK first issue 8-track Mono LP on the white Riverside reel & mic label also featuring Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Billy Strayhorn & more front laminated flipback picture sleeve. Apart from a cataloguing sticker on the front the sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with minor discolouring at the edges and reverse whilst the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play RLP12-246) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
CLARK TERRY The Happy Horns Of Clark Terry (1982 UK stereo issue of the 1964 8-track LP also featuring Ben Webster Milt Hinton Roger Kellaway Phil Woods & Walter Perkins picture sleeve. The sleeve has only light edgewear and the vinyl looks seldom played JAS28) Track Listing: Rockin In Rhythm In A Mist Return To Swahili Ellington Rides Again Impulsive Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me Jazz Conversations High Towers
£17.00 used
CLARK TERRY Its Whats Happenin (Post-Bop 1968 US 6-track stereo LP on the red rim ABC Impulse. label starring Terry on the electronic Varitone trumpet Don Freidman on Piano George Duvivier on Bass & Dave Bailey on Drums. Comes housed in a heavy duty & front laminated gatefold sleeve with wide spine
£23.00 used