Mike Clark
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Drummers · b. 1946

Mike Clark

American jazz musician

Born
3 October 1946
Sacramento
Country
United States
Record labels
Owl Studios
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Mike Clark is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Mike Clark was born on 3 October 1946 in Sacramento. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz-funk. Record labels: Owl Studios. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Summertime” (2003) to “Kuon Ganjo” (2026).

Michael Jeffrey Clark (born October 3, 1946) is an American jazz and funk drummer. He is best known for his work in the 1970s with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters, particularly his performance on Hancock's album Thrust (1974). Clark's syncopated approach on tracks including "Actual Proof" became influential among jazz and funk drummers, while recordings by the Headhunters were later sampled by hip-hop artists.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Summertime 2003
Kuon Ganjo 2026

Also plays on

Albums where Mike Clark is credited as a sideman

1974 Thrust — Herbie Hancock drums (drum set)
1975 Man-Child — Herbie Hancock drums (drum set)

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Mike Clark play?

Mike Clark is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Mike Clark born?

Mike Clark was born 3 October 1946 in Sacramento.

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