Blue Note released this beyond classic Sonny Clark record in 1958.  Featuring a group of young players (including a then relatively unknown Jackie Mclean) “Cool Struttin’” is considered by some to be one of the best examples of Hard Bop ever made.  The two Clark compositions – the title track and Blue Minor – have both entered the jazz repertoire, and the two remaining tracks Miles Davis’ Sippin’ at Bells and Henderson & Valle’s Deep Night are just as classic.  A legendary record from the very underrated talent of Sonny Clark, all of whose records are well worth checking out.

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Released 1958  :  Blue Note Records  :  Catalog # BLP 1588

Players:
Sonny Clark – Piano
Jackie McLean – Alto Sax
Art Farmer – Trumpet
Paul Chambers – Bass
Philly Joe Jones – Drums

Sonny Clark – Blue Minor from “Cool Struttin”

Sonny Clark – Deep Night from “Cool Struttin”