Sonny Clark Trio
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Sonny Clark Trio is an album by jazz pianist Sonny Clark recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Clark with Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.[3] The original album comprises six jazz standards; three alternate takes have been added in the CD reissues.
Critical reception
The album was awarded 4 stars by Michael G. Nastos in an Allmusic review which stated "Mainstream jazz lovers will find much to enjoy about this edition of Clark discography, and a very good primer for recordings of his original music to come later in his career".[4]
Track listing
- "Be-Bop" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 9:54
- "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 4:22
- "Two Bass Hit" (Gillespie, John Lewis) - 3:45
- "Tadd's Delight" (Tadd Dameron) - 6:02
- "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) - 6:33
- "I'll Remember April" (Gene DePaul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) - 4:55
Bonus tracks on CD:
- "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" [Alternate Take] - 4:20
- "Two Bass Hit" [Alternate Take] - 4:01
- "Tadd's Delight" [Alternate Take] - 5:01
Personnel
- Sonny Clark - piano
- Paul Chambers - bass (all tracks except "I'll Remember April")
- Philly Joe Jones - drums (all tracks except "I'll Remember April")
Production
References
- ^ Billboard May 19, 1958
- ^ Allmusic Review
- ^ Sonny Clark discography accessed December 21, 2009.
- ^ Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed December 21, 2009.