Sonny Clark Trio - Sonny Clark Trio (1957) [Jazz][mp3 320][h33t][schon55]

Sonny Clark Trio - Sonny Clark Trio (1957)

Original Release Date: November 13, 1957

Label: Blue Note Records

Audio CD: January 8, 2002

Label: Toshiba - EMI (24 bit remastered by RVG, 1998

Total time: 35:35

Bitrate: 320 kbps



Pianist Sonny Clark sounds very much at home on this trio set with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Sticking to bop standards, Clark essentially plays his version of Bud Powell, carving out his own approach to the influential style. The CD reissue adds three alternates to the six selections and includes such gems as "Two Bass Hit," "Be-Bop" and "Tadd's Delight." ~ Scott Yanow, AMG



Sonny Clark always chose the best sidemen, when he led a recording session. Like on his marvellous quintet album "Cool Struttin", on bass and drums we have the very best musicians of their time, namely Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones, so be prepared for some great music. Though also known as a good composer, here Sonny Clark concentrates on bop standards written by Gillespie or Dameron. It's quite interesting to compare his version of "Be-Bop" with Bud Powell's interpretations of that tune. You will notice, that Clark cannot be called one of those numerous Powell imitators, he's got a different, more "funky" touch and phrasing. About the other tunes on that album, just let me say, that I was surprised to hear his romantic solo version of "I Remember April", usually played at fast tempo. "One Bass Hit" also is quite a surprise with Clark choosing the original big-band arrangement of that tune with it's change of the key from C-major into D-flat for solos. Really a most enjoyable trio-album. ~ G. Schramke



Personnel:

Sonny Clark (Piano)

Paul Chambers (Double Bass)

Philly Joe Jones (Drums)



Sonny Clark Trio - Sonny Clark Trio (1957) Tracks:

01 Be-Bop (Dizzy Gillespie) 9:55

02 I Didn't Know What Time It Was (Lorenz Hart/Richard Rodgers) 4:24

03 Two Bass Hit (Dizzy Gillespie/John Lewis) 3:45

04 Tadd's Delight (Tadd Dameron) 6:02

05 Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise (Oscar Hammerstein II/Sigmund Romberg) 6:35

06 I'll Remember April (Gene DePaul/Patricia Johnston/Don Raye) 4:54