Clark Terry

Clark Terry on vinyl: trumpet, flugelhorn and humour

In short: Clark Terry (1920–2015) from St. Louis played trumpet and flugelhorn in the orchestras of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. He is regarded as an early role model for Miles Davis and a teacher of Quincy Jones – and was known for his witty scat singing. The Vinyl Room currently has 5 records by Clark Terry.

What makes Clark Terry special?

Warm tone and good humour: on “Everything's Mellow” he plays flugelhorn at an easy pace, on “Tate-A-Tate” he meets saxophonist Buddy Tate.

“It's What's Happenin'” came out on Impulse!. The title “Angyumaluma Bongliddleany Nannyany Awhan Yi!” alone shows his humour.

From our stock

Records by Clark Terry

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FAQ

What instruments did Clark Terry play? Trumpet and flugelhorn.

Which bands did he play in? Among others the orchestras of Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

What is scat? Singing with syllables instead of words – Clark Terry turned it into a humorous speciality.

Which records do you have? Editions from the sixties to the eighties – 5 records in all.