Pianist Sonny Clark with George Duvivier & Max Roach: "The Sonny Clark Trio"

Tonight's Jazz Feature is all about pianist Sonny Clark. Sonny was only 31 when he passed away, a victim of drugs. However he left a wonderful legacy of recordings as a leader and sideman in his short life. Never a virtuoso or a technical wizard but an extremely distinctive pianist who played long beautiful lines and when playing with horns was a master accompanist. This album, recorded when he was 28 displays his talents as a player and composer. All eight pieces are Sonny's and this once in a lifetime trio was augmented by the great George Duvivier on bass and drum pioneer Max Roach. They bring out the best in Sonny. The album was recorded for Time Records on January 5&6,1960. It displays Sonny at his very best and it's tonight's Jazz Feature. Check it out!