Sonny Clark Trio Explained

Sonny Clark Trio
Type:	studio
Artist:	Sonny Clark
Cover:	Sonny Clark Trio.jpg
Recorded:	October 13, 1957
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:	Hard bop
Length:	35:31 (LP) 48:53 (CD)
Label:	Blue Note BLP 1579
Producer:	Alfred Lion
Chronology:	Sonny Clark
Prev Title:	Sonny's Crib
Prev Year:	1958
Next Title:	Cool Struttin'
Next Year:	1958

Sonny Clark Trio is an album by the jazz pianist Sonny Clark released through Blue Note Records in May 1958.^{[1] [2]} It was recorded in October 1957. The trio features rhythm section Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.^[3]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "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]

Personnel

Sonny Clark Trio

• Sonny Clark – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass (except "I'll Remember April")
• Philly Joe Jones – drums (except "I'll Remember April")

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography

Notes and References

1. Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums . Cincinnati. The Billboard Publishing Co.. 6 May 2021 . . May 19, 1958.
2. News: May Album Releases . 6 May 2021. New York. The Cash Box Publishing Co.. May 10, 1958. The Cash Box.
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/sonny-clark/catalog/#blue-note-blp-1579 Sonny Clark discography
4. Nastos, M. G. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1315305|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed December 21, 2009.