Name: Sonny's Conception
Brand: Sonny Clark

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2011-07-25

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PROBOX161

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Sonny Clark

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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.

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The soulful and elegant pianist Sonny Clark brings his A-game to My Conception, a program of all-Clark originals recorded in 1959 but not released until 1979. Joining the pianist are a cast of hard bop masters including Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Donald Byrd on trumpet, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Blakey on drums. Highlights from this session include the lead-off track Junka, the fiery brilliance of Minor Meeting, and Hank Mobley’s sublime soloing on Royal Flush. Blue Note Records’ Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series is produced by Joe Harley and features all-analogue, mastered-from-the-original-master-tapes, 180g audiophile vinyl reissues in deluxe packaging. Mastering is by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) and vinyl is manufactured at Record Technology Incorporated (RTI).

Sonny's Conception

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