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Born: December 14, 1920 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Possessor of the happiest sound in jazz, flügelhornist Clark Terry always plays music that is exuberant, swinging, and fun. A brilliant (and very distinctive) soloist, C.T. gained fame for his "Mumbles" vocals (which started as a satire of the less intelligible ancient blues singers) and is also an enthusiastic educator. He gained early experience ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 Masters of Jazz
2006 Chilled & Remixed [2006]
2005 Live at Marihan's
2004 Porgy & Bess
2004 George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess
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Filmography:
2004 First Love: A Historic Gathering of Jesus Music Pioneers
1989 Enemies: A Love Story
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Similar Artists: Jon Faddis Joe Wilder Miles Davis Roy Eldridge Buck Clayton More >>

Influenced By: Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Shavers Shorty Baker Joe Thomas Rex Stewart More >> Followers: Quincy Jones Singleton Palmer Gerald Wilson Nat Adderley Lew Soloff More >>

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