Clark Terry

trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals · 1920–2015 · St. Louis

Born in St. Louis, Clark Terry plays trumpet and flugelhorn, and also sings in an improvised style. He played with Duke Ellington and then led his own groups.

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Styles

• Hard bop
• Swing, big bands

Landmark tracks

• Mumbles (1964)

Sources

• Source

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