Stardust – 1967
Clark Terry
Some beautiful playing by the flugelhornist
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Clark Terry, who began on trumpet before he switched his focus to the flugelhorn around 1960, always had a very distinctive tone, one that could be considered the happiest sound in jazz.
During a 1967 European tour that was an attempt at a revival of Jazz At The Philharmonic, Terry was showcased on Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust” with backing from pianist Teddy Wilson, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Louie Bellson.
C.T. plays a beautiful melodic solo topped off by a memorable cadenza.
-Scott Yanow
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