I'll Remember April - Music

Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark July 21 1931 – January 13 1963 Was An American Hard Bop Pianist. An Underappreciated Jazz Artist During His Time Clark's Work Has Become Much More Widely Known After His Death. Strongly Influenced By Bud Powell Clark Is Known For His Unique Touch Sense Of Melody And Complex Hard-Swinging Style. As A Band Leader It's Clark's Albums Sonny Clark Trio 1957 With Paul Chambers And Philly Joe Jones And Cool Struttin' 1958 That Are Often Considered His Masterpieces. Sonny Clark Trio 1960 With George Duvivier And Max Roach Is Also Considered Among His Finest. Although His Compositions Were Relatively Rare The Few That Were Recorded Have Achieved A Cult Following Most Notably Among Japanese Jazz Enthusiasts. A Drug Addict Clark Died Of A Heroin Overdose In New York City. read less