Pianists · 1931–1963

Sonny Clark

American jazz pianist (1931–1963)

Born
21 July 1931
Herminie
Died
13 January 1963
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1953–
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Sonny Clark was a jazz musician who played piano. Sonny Clark was born on 21 July 1931 in Herminie and died on 13 January 1963 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and hard bop. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Dial “S” for Sonny” (1957) to “Lost and Found” (2021).

Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Dial “S” for Sonny 1957
Cool Struttin’ 1958
Sonny’s Crib 1958
Leapin’ and Lopin’ 1961
Memorial Album 1976
Sonny Clark Quintets 1976
Blues in the Night 1979
My Conception 1979
Oakland 1955 1995
LA Session 1956/57 2009
Lost and Found 2021

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Autumn Leaves The Buddy De Franco Quartet · Buddy De Franco · Sonny Clark · Gene… · 1954 archive.org ↗
  • Autumn Leaves The Buddy De Franco Quartet · Buddy De Franco · Sonny Clark · Gene… · 1954 archive.org ↗
  • Titoro The Buddy De Franco Quartet · Buddy De Franco · Sonny Clark · Gene… · 1954 archive.org ↗
  • Titoro The Buddy De Franco Quartet · Buddy De Franco · Sonny Clark · Gene… · 1954 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Sonny Clark play?

Sonny Clark is known for playing piano.

When and where was Sonny Clark born?

Sonny Clark was born 21 July 1931 in Herminie.

What are Sonny Clark's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Dial “S” for Sonny (1957), Cool Struttin’ (1958), Sonny’s Crib (1958), Leapin’ and Lopin’ (1961) and Memorial Album (1976).

External links

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