Name: Dial 'S' For Sonny
Brand: Sonny Clark

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4535210

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602445352104

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Sonny Clark

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Blue Note

Sonny Clark (born 21 July 1931, Herminie, Pennsylvania, USA - died 13 January 1963 in New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom. He recorded only nine records as a leader for the legendary Blue Note label, but Sonny Clark was practically the label's house pianist, a highly sought after sideman and a gifted composer.

With his distinctive style and melodic approach to playing the piano, *Sonny Clark* left an indelible mark on the jazz scene. His talent and versatility made him a sought-after collaborator for renowned artists such as *Kenny Dorham*, *Jackie McLean*, and *Dexter Gordon*. Known for his ability to seamlessly blend traditional jazz with modern elements, Clark's compositions were both innovative and captivating.

Influenced by greats like *Bud Powell* and *Horace Silver*, Sonny Clark developed his own unique sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. His contributions to albums like "Cool Struttin'" with Art Farmer showcased his exceptional skills as both a soloist and accompanist. Despite recording just nine albums as a leader before his untimely death at age 31, Sonny Clark's impact on jazz remains significant.

Sonny Clark, one of the finest pianists and composers of the hard bop era, arrived fully formed on his supremely swinging 1957 Blue Note debut, Dial “S” for Sonny. Clark assembled a top-flight sextet for the occasion with Art Farmer (trumpet), Chris Fuller (trombone), Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone), Wilbur Ware (bass), and Louis Hayes (drums).

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.

Dial 'S' For Sonny

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