O pianista de jazz hard bop Conrad Yeatis (Sonny ) Clark, nasceu no 21 de julho de 1931 em Hermine, Pennsylvania. Musico que não recebeu o devido reconhecimento em vida, se tornou mais famoso depois de morto. Sofreu forte influencia de Bud Powell, e ficou conhecido por seu toque singular, senso melódico, complexo e estilo hard-swinging.Gravou como "sideman" de vários outros jazzistas como Kenny Burrell, Donald Byrd,Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Art Farmer, Grant Green, Philly Joe Jones e muitos outros.
Embora suas composições tenham sido raras, as que foram divulgadas, atingiram status de cult, principalmente entre jovens aficionados japoneses. Viciado em heroína, morreu prematuramente de uma overdose, em Nova York em 1963.
Os CDs "Dial S for Sonny" e "Cool Struttin" foram emblemáticos em sua carreira.
Clic para ouvir Sonny com seu quinteto executando "Blue Minor" do album da foto.
American hard bop pianist Conrad Yeatis (Sonny) Clark was born July 21, 1931 in Herminie, Pennsylvania.
An underappreciated jazz artist during his time, Sonny Clark's works have become much more famous after his death. Strongly influenced by Bud Powell, Sonny Clark is known for his unique touch, sense of melody and complex, hard-swinging style.
An underappreciated jazz artist during his time, Sonny Clark's works have become much more famous after his death. Strongly influenced by Bud Powell, Sonny Clark is known for his unique touch, sense of melody and complex, hard-swinging style.
A master comper, Sonny Clark was often requested as a sideman by his contemporary jazz musicians. He recorded frequently for Blue Note Records, on which he played as a sideman with several of the most important hard bop players, including: Kenny Burrell,Donald Byrd Paul Chambers John Coltrane Dexter Gordon Art Farmer Grant Green Philly Joe Jones and many others.
Although his compositions were relatively rare, the few that were recorded have achieved a cult following, most notably among Japanese jazz enthusiasts. A drug addict, he died of a heroin overdose.
Although his compositions were relatively rare, the few that were recorded have achieved a cult following, most notably among Japanese jazz enthusiasts. A drug addict, he died of a heroin overdose.
Sonny passed away January, 1963 in New York City.
Reference - AAJ
Tradução - Humberto Amorim
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