Legend McCoy Tyner jazzed about joining forces Nov 21, 2008
Tyner's first live album as a band leader teams him with trumpet great Clark Terry, saxophonist Charlie Mariano, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Mickey Roker. The pianist soars through two of his original compositions, Monk's Blues and Newport Romp, and engages in heady musical dialogues with his band mates on classics by Dizzy Gillespie, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hart. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
E-E presents Airmen of Note in free concert Saturday Nov 19, 2008
Since 1990, the Airmen of Note has shared the stage with legendary jazz icons such as Clark Terry and Ron Carter, as well as some of today s top artists, including Eddie Daniels, Randy Brecker, Karryn Allison and Nicholas Payton, in its highly acclaimed Jazz Heritage Series in Washington, DC.. In 2005, the Airmen of Note celebrated 55 years as one of our nation s most revered musical organizations. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
'Motown jazz' helping turn Franz into a festival Oct 14, 2008
Belgrave's career has also intersected with such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner, Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson, Aretha Franklin (1968-1970), Dowagiac visitor Clark Terry and Marvin Gaye. Belgrave said Mingus cracked he'd have "the greatest band in the world if I could get Marcus Belgrave out of Detroit.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Trumpet Tribute: Gavin Wilsons sixth variety show honors instruments greats Sep 11, 2008
This will be a tribute to four of the most famous trumpet players for the last 50 years: Louis Armstrong, Harry James, Clark Terry and Herb Alpert. There will be a lot more trumpet playing this year and a lean toward that style of music. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gavin Wilson's annual variety show features trumpet tribute Sep 4, 2008
This year s show will highlight music from Herb Alpert, Clark Terry and Wilson s unique impression of the most famous trumpet player of all time, Louis Armstrong. In addition to trumpet, Wilson also plays piano, guitar, percussion and is a well-known and accomplished vocalist. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Swedish jazz musician Arne Domnerus dies at 83 Sep 2, 2008
He played with jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Clark Terry and Quincy Jones, and often performed at the Nalen jazz club in Stockholm. Among his most famous recordings was "Jazz at the Pawnshop," which has sold more than half a million copies. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
25-member SMC Brass Band leads off series Jun 5, 2008
Korzun said guest artists have included Ed Shaughnessy, Clark Terry and Danny Barber. Due to the size of the brass band, instrumentalists will be situated on Beeson Street, rather than beneath the Haggin-Wimberley Bandstand. (Dowagiac News, MI)
The air this week May 13, 2008
5:30 p.m. Jazz Library/Alyn Shipton: Clark Terry (BBC Radio 3). 8 p.m.-midnight Jazz from Studio Four/Steve Schwartz: Betty Carter (WGBH). (Boston Globe)
Musician gives soul to campus entertainment Mar 27, 2008
Clark Terry and The Statesmen of Jazz will perform in the Fine Arts Center on March 30 as part of the Patten Series. According to Robert Boyer, director of the Patten Series, Clark Terry is one of the best and prolific jazz-horn players on the jazz scene ... "Clark Terry is one of the great legends of jazz," Boyer said. (The University Echo, TN)
Jazz legend to perform with local students Mar 8, 2008
The group of students, which consists of some Wyandotte County residents, will perform with special guest Clark Terry ... 7 - 8:30 p.m.: KC Jazz Masters 2008: Clark Terry Brady. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Jazz Composer Charles Mingus Jan 16, 2008
The band that Mingus put together included such stalwarts of the Ellington Orchestra as trumpeter Clark Terry, and trombonist Britt Woodman, plus be-pop baritone saxist Pepper Adams, and play-anything tenorman Zoot Sims, all of whom were teamed-up with the new avant-garde reed kid on the block Eric Dolphy. A combination that created hard, edgy, under rehearsed, yet extremely powerful music. (Suite101.com)
Obituary: Oscar Peterson Dec 28, 2007
By this time one of the most secure of mainstream international jazz stars, he was invited to perform in all kinds of contexts, including work with symphony orchestras and guest appearances on many all-star jazz get-togethers with artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry, and guitarist Joe Pass. In later years Peterson frequently worked in duet with Danish bassist Niels-Henning ;rsted Pedersen, a remarkable virtuoso of complementary gifts to the... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Pickley reluctant to jazz up the classics Dec 21, 2007
Pickley was a band leader for five years on various cruise ships and has performed with Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Watrous and Ed Shaughnessy. He leads his own trio, solos with the Elkhart Symphony, serves as music director at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg and has been hired as a jazz musician by the Methodist Church in South Bend, so "Christmas time has been fun.". (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
What's new on video Dec 18, 2007
Ellington is captured in only one concert, in Holland in '58, but it's a tour de force, showcasing such greats as Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves and Clark Terry, with vocals by Ozzie Bailey and Ray Nance, on such classics as "Mood Indigo," "Caravan" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." The discs can be purchased separately, but the boxed set includes a bonus disc with cuts by Coltrane, Gordon and Vaughan. -- DAVID WIEGAND. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Today in History - Dec. 14 Dec 14, 2007
Today's Birthdays: Jazz musician Clark Terry is 87. Former "60 Minutes" executive producer Don Hewitt is 85. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
This Day in History Dec 14, 2007
Jazz musician Clark Terry is 87. Actor-playwright George Furth is 75. (Montana Standard, MT)
Click for Full Story Dec 14, 2007
" Cuban President Fidel Castro declared Christmas 1997 an official holiday to ensure the success of Pope John Paul II's upcoming visit to the communist country. Five years ago: Jordanian police announced the arrest of two alleged al-Qaeda members in the October killing of American diplomat Laurence Foley. One year ago: South Korea's Ban Ki-moon was sworn in as the 8th secretary-general of the United Nations. A British police inquiry concluded that the deaths of Princess Diana and her boyfriend... (KWTX.com, TX)
Ambrose Akinmusire: Oakland trumpeter among jazz's rising stars Nov 30, 2007
Last month, the trumpeter from Oakland won the 20th Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Competition at a star-laden event in Los Angeles by impressing a panel of trumpet royalty that included Clark Terry, Terence Blanchard and Hugh Masekela. Open to musicians of any age who haven't released an album under their own name, the competition is jazz's most prestigious showcase for rising talent, an event that significantly boosted the careers of artists such as pianist Marcus Roberts, singer Jane... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tom Andes Jazz Trio to perform Thursday Nov 10, 2007
He has studied with such jazz greats as James Williams, Kenny Werner and Jerry Bergonzi and played with artists such as Buddy DeFranco, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry and Shiela Jordan. He recently released his fourth CD titled Outer Limits , which was recorded at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Stars align in Dowagiac for unforgettable show Nov 6, 2007
Pianist Jim Pickley, a regular with his trio at Wood Fire, led bands for five years on cruise ships and has performed with Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Watrous and Ed Shaughnessy. He is music director at our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Navy jazz ensemble to play at BCC Sunday Nov 5, 2007
Many jazz legends have appeared with the group, including Jerry Bergonzi, Ray Charles, Louie Bellson, Terry Gibbs, Bob Mintzer, James Moody, Chris Potter, Clark Terry and Eugene Snooky Young. In addition, they have appeared on ABC s Good Morning, America. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Latin rhythms flavor his jazz Oct 17, 2007
While there, he performed with pianist Red Garland and was later hired by trumpeter Clark Terry. "I ended up leaving North Texas and moved to New York," Herwig said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Seacoast jazz bassist Jim Howe dies Oct 16, 2007
Bruce Pingree, general manager at The Press Room and a local disc jockey, said Howe's trio hosted several well-known jazz musicians on Sunday nights, including Clark Terry, Buddy DiFranco and Herb Pomeroy. "He knew how to keep things lively, keep things going," said Pingree of Howe. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Patten Performances satiate thirst for the arts Oct 11, 2007
The 2007-2008 season includes the likes of Clark Terry and the Statesmen of Jazz, The Second City Touring Company, Lorraine Feather and the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet. "Artistically I haven't found a weak link," Boyer said. (The University Echo, TN)
Revisiting Monterey jazz as some of legendary festival's best moments now on CD Sep 4, 2007
There are some clunkers, too, like a misguided cover of the Beatles's "And I Love Him" and a glacially slow " 'Round Midnight." On "A Monterey Jam," Vaughan is joined by the Jazz at the Philharmonic All-Stars, with saxophonists Benny Carter and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and horn players Roy Eldridge and Clark Terry for a raucous jam that shows why Vaughan was no "girl singer." "I'm gittin' 'em tonight!" Vaughan says with a giggle. Monk's 1964 appearance reveals the often aloof pianist just plain... (Boston Globe)
Jazz World Mourns Loss of Be-Bop 'Architect' Aug 20, 2007
" Never bound to categories or labels, Roach was later known to incorporate elements of Asian and African music, as well as dance, poetry and even hip-hop. He made his final recording with trumpeter Clark Terry in 2002. Related Stories Top Story More Stories 00000000. (Voice of America)
Max Roach, Pioneer of Modern Jazz, 1924-2007 Aug 19, 2007
" Though not the first bop drummer (Kenny Clarke earns that distinction), Roach was widely acknowledged as the most influential and at times the most controversial. His musical imagination, like his flying hands, never stood still from his earliest days in gospel bands to experiments with the drum ensemble M Boom to his late career interests in hip hop and rap.Maxwell Lemuel Roach was born in Newland, NC, and moved with his family to the Bedfrd-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn at age four.... (Jazz Police)
Obituary: Max Roach Aug 18, 2007
His last recording was with Clark Terry in 2002. Roach's three marriages ended in divorce. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Drummer Max Roach dies at 83 Aug 17, 2007
Roach made his final recording, with trumpeter Clark Terry, in 2002. "He was also one of the first American musicians to understand the complex polyrhythms of Africa," Quincy Jones said. (Variety)
Tribute to Oscar Peterson -- Master of Swing Jun 11, 2007
Musicians: Hank Jones, Billy Taylor, Mulgrew Miller, Marian McPartland, Christian McBride, Lewis Nash, Russell Malone, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D'Rivera, Clark Terry, Houston Person, Jimmy Heath, Renee Rosnes, David Finck, Eldar, Borislav Strulev ... She joined Clark Terry for the aural pleasures of "The Nearness of You," and McPartland's grace and gentility nicely complemented Terry's witty growl. (Variety)
Celebrating a living jazz legend, without him Jun 11, 2007
Clark Terry, 86, took more than a minute to shuffle to centre stage. But his scatting proved as energetic as ever with his signature piece Mumbles, which he'd recorded with Peterson more than 40 years ago. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Carnegie Hall concert honours Oscar Peterson Jun 11, 2007
Hank Jones, 88, whom Peterson described as his favourite pianist, accompanied Clark Terry, 86, who charmed the audience with his vocalese on Mumbles reprising a tune the trumpeter recorded with Peterson in 1964. Terry then performed a touching version of the ballad The Nearness of You with the 87-year-old pianist Marian McPartland, another long-time Peterson friend. (Globe and Mail)
NY tribute Oscar worthy Jun 11, 2007
Among the highlights: longtime associate, trumpeter Clark Terry who also uses a wheelchair these days, delivering his famous "Mumbles" tune, first recorded with Peterson in 1964; thirtysomething bassist Christian McBride's graceful, melodic solo during "Tenderly" one of the songs Peterson played during that infamous Carnegie Hall debut 65 years ago; and from 20-year-old Eldar, described as a cross between Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, a compelling interpretation of "Place St. Henri" from his... (Toronto Star)
Jazz greats pay tribute to Oscar Peterson at Carnegie Hall Jun 10, 2007
Clark Terry, a veteran trumpeter who like Peterson now uses a wheelchair, played Mumbles, another famous Peterson tune. "Oscar Peterson means to me jazz, greatness, beautiful," he said. (CBC News)
Wynton Marsalis Wins 2007 Montblanc de la Culture Award May 4, 2007
Wynton's father, Ellis Marsalis, tap dance maestro Savion Glover, percussionist Roy Haynes and legendary 81-year-old jazz artist Clark Terry, Marsalis' longtime friend and mentor, performed to honor Marsalis. Created in 1992, the Montblanc de la Culture Award honors individuals in 10 countries who commit their time and resources to enhance the arts and culture. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reeves sings tonight at Lincoln (Robyn-Denise Yourse) Apr 27, 2007
Reeves sings tonight at Lincoln - Entertainment - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. April 27, 2007 Entertainment. (Washington Times, DC)
The soothing sounds of Sands Apr 21, 2007
"I started out playing classical, but I moved to Jazz when I was seven." Sands attended classes with Jazz legends, like Clark Terry, Billy Taylor, and Dave Brubeck, just to name a few. "I met Dave Brubeck, I knew his doctor, and he introduced us, ever since then we have been really close friends." Sands wrote, arranged, and produced two successful albums, "Footprints," and "Harmonia," both of which sold out, and a third album is in the works. (Hamden Chronicle, CT)
More of this story Apr 10, 2007
In recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month, the city of Pine Bluff will host Jazz in the City culminating with the Clark Terry Jazz Festival honoring Terry, a well-known jazz artist ... Friday 6 p.m. opening reception for a multimedia exhibition in conjunction with the first Clark Terry Jazz Festival in the Leedell Moorehead-Graham Fine Arts Gallery at the Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Center at the UAPB campus ... Friday and Saturday First Clark Terry Jazz Festival; UAPB and Pine Bluff Convention... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Some musings from trip to the Big Apple Apr 7, 2007
The night I went, it was the closing week of James Moody s 82nd birthday party, that also featured trumpeter Clark Terry and vocalist Denise Thimes. Moody hasn t lost a step, or breath. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Kennedy Center all jazzed up Mar 5, 2007
Other events in the festival include a celebration of McPartland's 89th birthday, the Hank Jones Quartet featuring Paquito D'Rivera and Clark Terry, and an evening with pianist Ahmad Jamal accompanied by Donald Byrd and Heath. Other honorees on hand were trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, Cleo Lane and John Dankworth, Ornette Coleman, John Clayton, Louie Bellson, Frank Foster, Chico Hamilton, Buddy DeFranco, Al Jarreau and Toshiko Akiyoshi. (Variety)
A revealing 'Strayhorn' (Robyn-Denise Yourse) Feb 9, 2007
Buttressed by a superb companion CD on Blue Note featuring vocalist Dianne Reeves, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and pianist Bill Charlap, the 90-minute film probes Mr. Strayhorn's self-effacing persona through insightful interviews with an A-list of jazz greats and entertainers, including: Quincy Jones, Jon Hendricks, Don Shirley, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, Gerald Wilson, Eartha Kitt, Elvis Costello, Billy Taylor), author Gail Lumet Buckley (the daughter of Mr. Strayhorn's close friend Lena... (Washington Times, DC)
Campus briefs: NCCU starts scholarship fund Feb 4, 2007
-- Indiana jazz bass legend Larry Ridley has played with such greats as Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Dinah Washington, Coleman Hawkins, Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Gerald Wilson, Clark Terry and Randy Weston. Also, a Hip Hop Summit Concert will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium featuring MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh and Dana Dane. (Herald Sun)
In jazz world, 'a major paradigm shift' Jan 22, 2007
Clark Terry, Charles McPherson, Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham & The Sweet Baby Blues Band, Sept. 10, KSDS Jazz 88 Festival, Ocean Beach. 3. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
more » Jan 17, 2007
Monteiro's godfather and longtime friend is trumpet great Clark Terry. Her father and Terry, who's now 86, were best friends for decades, ever since they became roommates touring with the Ellington Orchestra. (CTNow.com)
New York's big jazz education confab is planned in ... Kansas Jan 9, 2007
Betton ran summer jazz camps for Stan Kenton; he hired singers of the caliber of Marilyn Maye; he crossed paths with the likes of Jay McShann, Lester Young and Clark Terry; and he and his wife, Betty, ran the music store in Manhattan and spawned a family of musicians. In 1968 Betton mailed a one-sheet newsletter to the fledgling organisation's 100 members. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
All jazzed up Jan 7, 2007
"I had some of the best musicians in the world, starting with a man that taught me when I was 13 years old how to put the trumpet on my mouth, Clark Terry ... who was Miles Davis' influence too," Jones recalled. "Clark and (trombonist) Quentin Jackson left Duke Ellington to come with my band and that's the biggest honor I ever had in my life.". (Newsday -- Entertainment)
'Panther' tune has 9 lives for visiting sax cat Plas Johnson Jan 3, 2007
"All the saxophonists would go out to hear him at jam sessions. He had finesse and could play great ballads,'' says Johnson, by telephone from his Studio City home. His speech has the relaxed cadence and casual wit of his playing. At 76, Johnson is semi-retired, working when he wants to. He recently played on a jazz cruise to Mexico with the great trumpeter Clark Terry, and he has a gig in Paris next month with organist Rhoda Scott. He cut his teeth playing blues-based music with his pianist... (San Francisco Chronicle)
