Trumpeter Clark Terry legitimized the flugelhorn as a front-line instrument in jazz. Possessing a golden-warm, crystal-pure sound and prodigious technique, he worked with the Ellington and Basie Bands as well as most of the major players of the last 50 years, participating in over 900 recordings. Terry was also an important mentor to the likes of the young Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, and Quincy Jones. In 2010 he received a Grammy for life-time achievement. This amazing album has Terry backed by a 50-piece orchestra featuring the cream of London’s session musicians, including 28 strings. The album contains 12 classic ballads. For instance: Nature Boy with its richly woven orchestral tapestry of lush, dark harmonies, and Willow Weep For Me with the brassy-blue big band sound backing Terry’s wide-ranging solo, the flowing warmth and depth of November Song, the melancholy of Yesterdays, and the foreboding of Angel Eyes, transformed into an easy double-time swing punctuated by a lush horn and string arrangement before Terry returns with a somber statement of love lost. It’s a great album for late-night romancing, or simply lay back in your armchair and enjoy the artistry of one of the most coherent, beautiful sounding players jazz has to offer.
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01. Misty | 02. Nature Boy | 03. Georgia on My Mind |
04. November Song | 05. Clark After Dark | 06. Willow Weep for Me |
07. Yesterdays | 08. Emily | 09. Angel Eyes |
10. Girl Talk |
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The best Clark Terry recording I own
Love the ballad style ... very relaxing listening... love it...
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Clark Terry at his best
This album is a wonderful collection (primarily ballads) of Clark Terry in fine form with the excellent Peter Herbolzeimer Orchestra. The selected tunes are wonderful and the playing is first rate.
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Add to collection of Clark Terry music
Clark Terry is a long time favorite of a great friend who introduced me to this music. Great listening!!!
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Great Music
This is truly a song for lovers, wow!!! I so enjoyed it each time I listen to it. A great choice and so romantic. Great to listen to for any time.
