Clark Terry

Live In Holland 1979 (1018529)

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1979

Live In Holland 1979

Clark Terry

Storyville

717101852925

STA 169136

1018529

JAZZ

1

CD 14,98 €

DIGIPACK EDITION

Clark Terry is one of the greatest and most important trumpeters in jazz history. Now, Storyville Records presents a live recording with his fantastic orchestra, Clark Terry’s Big Bad Band – Live in Holland 1979.

The whole band is in great form, and besides Clark Terry himself, this recording showcases many of the very best musicians from the heyday of big bands. The band is SWINGING, that also goes for CT’s introductions of the music and the band.

The live setting of this performance, containing 13 tracks, clearly inspires both CT and his 16-piece orchestra to even greater heights than in the studio. The performance culminates with the hit Mumbles, a track made famous during the many years CT was one of the leading members of “The Tonight Show Band”.

The repertoire presented here makes way for the entire band with arrangements by Phil Woods, Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington among others. CT is not just a brilliant soloist, but also a charming entertainer, engaging in friendly banter with both the musicians and the audience

PERSONNEL:

  • Clark Terry - (director, trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals)
  • Dale Carley, John Melito, Bob Montgomery and Oscar Gamby - (trumpet)
  • Hal Crook, Buster Cooper, Chuck Conners and Richard Boone - (trombone)
  • Chris Woods - (alto saxophone and flugelhorn)
  • Bill Saxton and Herman Bell - (tenor saxophone)
  • Charles Williams - (alto saxophone)
  • Charles Davis - (baritone saxophone)
  • Charles Fox - (piano)
  • Victor Sproles - (bass)
  • Dave Adams - (drums)

Recording: September 6th, 1979 at Hilversum Studio, Holland

TRACKS:

  • 01. A Toi
  • 02. Rabdi
  • 03. On the Trail
  • 04. Don't Speak Now
  • 05. Blues All Day, Blues All Night
  • 06. Carney
  • 07. Rock-Skippin' at the Blue Note
  • 08. Just Squeeze Me
  • 09. Jeep's Blues
  • 10. Shell Game
  • 11. Mumbles
  • 12. Una Mas
  • 13. Take the A-Train