Neither the Energizer Bunny or a Timex Watch could hold a candle to you! Your ability to take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’ is so incredibly inspirational to us all.
Please know that a world-full of friends, family, fans and students are cheering you on…LOUDLY!
Quite simply, it is a huge honor and a blessing to be on this earth at the same time as you are, Clark…
Dear Cee Tee and Gwen,
I want to assure you of my continuing prayer support and love about the circulation problem. Cee Tee’s tenacious clinging to life and love inspires me – as well as all the other fans – to a degree that can’t be expressed. How blessed I am to know you!
I have three pictures of Clark in my home office – with a small decorative trumpet in the middle of the display. What a boost it gives me to stop working and just gaze at the pictures!
Sending more love from the Price’s….
Psalm 150 (especially verse 3),
Tee Pee
Beautiful website for a beautiful cat! Clark, you are truly an inspiration through and through. Back in 91-92 you were supposed to come to Slippery Rock University where I was a young trumpeter,but you could not make it due to being sick. Slide Hampton came instead. I finally got to see you perform in 99 at the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild in Pittsburgh. It was an awesome experience which I will never forget. The only thing was I hoped to meet you that night but it was not to be. I remember Paquito presented you with a new suit for your birthday onstage. Your jazz is such a joy to behold. I know my life has been enriched greatly from taking to the time to listen to you and watch you do your thing! Thank you so much for everything you have brought to this world and for continuing to inspire us to “Keep on Keepin On.” I still hope to meet you sir God bless you!
Belated Happy Anniversary to the two of you!! I cannot believe that it’s been 20 years! I remember the first time I met Gwen early in your relationship when you played at the Hollywood Bowl. Seems like just a few years ago. I hope you get to spend many more years together.
And of course, I am wishing you, Clark, improved health. I’ve met few in my 71 years who are as strong, courageous, uplifting and inspirational and both of you are.
And you are loved by so many people around the world. Who knows, you guys might have some fans on Mars as well!
I love your brilliantly joyous playing. And as a UNH graduate from 1986 I am so very proud of your involvement with th UNH jazz program over the past 25+ years. Dave Seiler sure did provide our university and music department an enormous service by securing your gifts, talents and contributions over the years. Thank you and God Bless!!
Dear Cee Tee and Gwen,
Happy, Happy 20th anniversary!! It is a great thing that Y’all have going, obviously.
I will always remember getting to meet Miss Gwen in Weatherford, OK, back in 2000. She is so classy and impressive. You hit a grand slam when you signed her up. Sure as the world!! And you got Gary, LaJuana and “Legs” to boot. What a deal!!
And another great memory….when you came to Weatherford and dedicated “Squeeze Me” to my 3-year-old Emily. Delightful! BTW: Emily is going to deliver our first grandchild in September.
I’m thinking about you and praying for you daily. What an inspiration you’ve been to me – and thousands of others! We love you dearly. That book is amazing.
John 13:35
Tony Price (“Tee Pee”)
Again!!! Yes, again I listened to the Interview from ’94 with another trusty constituent of the ‘groove’ Marian McP on NPR. Just to let you know that the magic remains and hopefully will continue. I am thousands of miles away in Colombo Sri Lanka [a.k.a. Ceylon]. Am a Jazz Host on Radio and also play Cornet and Fl/horn. I haven’t stopped being amazed by the tone that is so, so, so identifiable as yours. Saw a clip of you at St.L Ms., playing while accommodated on a wheelchair. To my delight and surprise…the “Tone” was as vibrantly evident as ever, even with just a single-handed which I noted only because I am of the same ‘player brigade’. Thanks for everything!
Arun
Thanks very much Clark , I really enjoy your music , you are such a prolific Jazz Trumpeter. I recently bought your offering entitled ” Porgy and Bess” and I am really enjoying this CD. We Love you Clark
Dear friend-thinking of all the lovely times we enjoyed together.
They showed the film at Mat’s party of you presenting the award to Bob,you
made such gracious comments-thank you!
God bless….P&B
Hello Clark, I hope this message finds you in improved health and good spirits today. I’ve played the trumpet myself for nearly 40 years, and have amassed a sizeable collection of recordings of the great players from around the world. When people ask me who my favorite player is, I usually answer that I have many favorites. Everyone brings something unique to the instrument, and I enjoy the variety. When pressed to name my favorite in a jazz setting, there can only be one answer: Mr. Clark Terry! As a trumpet player, I can’t help but admire your amazing technique on the horn. The one word I use to describe your playing is, “Happy.” Your playing exudes happiness, it comes pouring out of your horn!
I also want you to know I’m in the process of reading your autobiography. You must have a steel trap for a memory. Your recollection of names and dates is incredible. I’m just up to the point where you left the Navy. What a story! It’s very engaging, and extraordinarily well written.
I had the chance to see you perform in person a number of years ago when you were a guest soloist at the University of Minnesota, and have many recordings of you as a sideman, and fronting your own bands. Thank you for many years of enjoyment listening to your music.
Best of luck in your recovery. God Bless.
Hullo Mr Terry from Sydney, Australia. All of your friends and fans remember you so fondly from when you blew and mumbled here many years ago.
I bought and enjoyed Delfeayo Marsalis’s recent CD of Sweet Thunder and it was so good to hear someone again playing Duke’s classic on which you features. And then I re-played your LP of it with the Maestro and couldn’t get the smile off my face for days. You remain the only true Puck in jazz and we all love you. It’s great that someone from my part of Australia is making the video documentary of your wonderful life in music
Hope that you are feeling well and that you get back at least some of the love you have given to so many with your music.
Hugs and more hugs
Dave Sampson,
Sydney, Australia
Dear CT,
I had the pleasure of meeting you a few years ago at the Brass conference for Scholarships in Manhattan. I had brought you greetings from your old trumpet section mate, Dave “Crane” Burns, RIP; you very kindly autographed one of your CDs for me and the moment remains one of my happiest. Tho’ not a professional trumpeter, I have always loved the sound of the horn and you have been a wonderful inspiration. Every time I pick up my flugelhorn, I try to get that incomparable CT sound, and try to infuse that joy that you put into your solos on both trumpet and flugelhorn. Get better, dear friend, and “keep on keepin’ on!”
Dear, Clark and Gwen,
Ct I thank you for being my Jazz Father!!! and all the other moments we had together. I thank you for sharing your life with me. From the moment I heard you play I knew I wanted to play Jazz.. I can remember the first day, I was so nervous,your sound and jazz timing was impeccable. All the great times we had together on the band bus, and also in the dressing room, as we were warming up I always got a lesson from you. from circular breathing to jazz phrasing. and most of all how to be a respectable and humble human being. You have inspired many musicians throughout the GLOBE! on every instrument, you are a true humanitarian and loved by all!!! God Bless, I look forward to our next conversation! Soon!!! I promise! Tony Lujan
Clark, I was in the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble when we backed you up a few times in the early 1990s. I will always treasure my memories of spending time with you. You also treated my parents like royalty at the (old) Jazz Showcase in Chicago which we will never forget.
I listen to your music daily and take inspiration from your spirit and beautiful soul.
Michael ("Migueligans") Miller
02/21/2012 @ 9:19 am
Dear Clark,
Neither the Energizer Bunny or a Timex Watch could hold a candle to you! Your ability to take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’ is so incredibly inspirational to us all.
Please know that a world-full of friends, family, fans and students are cheering you on…LOUDLY!
Quite simply, it is a huge honor and a blessing to be on this earth at the same time as you are, Clark…
Sending much love your way…
Michael Miller
Tony Price
02/20/2012 @ 2:59 pm
Dear Cee Tee and Gwen,
I want to assure you of my continuing prayer support and love about the circulation problem. Cee Tee’s tenacious clinging to life and love inspires me – as well as all the other fans – to a degree that can’t be expressed. How blessed I am to know you!
I have three pictures of Clark in my home office – with a small decorative trumpet in the middle of the display. What a boost it gives me to stop working and just gaze at the pictures!
Sending more love from the Price’s….
Psalm 150 (especially verse 3),
Tee Pee
Robert Bush
02/18/2012 @ 8:04 am
Beautiful website for a beautiful cat! Clark, you are truly an inspiration through and through. Back in 91-92 you were supposed to come to Slippery Rock University where I was a young trumpeter,but you could not make it due to being sick. Slide Hampton came instead. I finally got to see you perform in 99 at the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild in Pittsburgh. It was an awesome experience which I will never forget. The only thing was I hoped to meet you that night but it was not to be. I remember Paquito presented you with a new suit for your birthday onstage. Your jazz is such a joy to behold. I know my life has been enriched greatly from taking to the time to listen to you and watch you do your thing! Thank you so much for everything you have brought to this world and for continuing to inspire us to “Keep on Keepin On.” I still hope to meet you sir
God bless you!
Robert Bush
Valerie Bishop
02/17/2012 @ 12:20 am
Belated Happy Anniversary to the two of you!! I cannot believe that it’s been 20 years! I remember the first time I met Gwen early in your relationship when you played at the Hollywood Bowl. Seems like just a few years ago. I hope you get to spend many more years together.
And of course, I am wishing you, Clark, improved health. I’ve met few in my 71 years who are as strong, courageous, uplifting and inspirational and both of you are.
And you are loved by so many people around the world. Who knows, you guys might have some fans on Mars as well!
With love and blessings,
Valerie Bishop
Dan Potts
02/16/2012 @ 10:15 pm
Mr. Terry,
I love your brilliantly joyous playing. And as a UNH graduate from 1986 I am so very proud of your involvement with th UNH jazz program over the past 25+ years. Dave Seiler sure did provide our university and music department an enormous service by securing your gifts, talents and contributions over the years. Thank you and God Bless!!
Dan Potts
Tony Price
02/13/2012 @ 9:22 pm
Dear Cee Tee and Gwen,
Happy, Happy 20th anniversary!! It is a great thing that Y’all have going, obviously.
I will always remember getting to meet Miss Gwen in Weatherford, OK, back in 2000. She is so classy and impressive. You hit a grand slam when you signed her up. Sure as the world!! And you got Gary, LaJuana and “Legs” to boot. What a deal!!
And another great memory….when you came to Weatherford and dedicated “Squeeze Me” to my 3-year-old Emily. Delightful! BTW: Emily is going to deliver our first grandchild in September.
I’m thinking about you and praying for you daily. What an inspiration you’ve been to me – and thousands of others! We love you dearly. That book is amazing.
John 13:35
Tony Price (“Tee Pee”)
Arun Dias Bandaranaike
02/10/2012 @ 12:24 am
Again!!! Yes, again I listened to the Interview from ’94 with another trusty constituent of the ‘groove’ Marian McP on NPR. Just to let you know that the magic remains and hopefully will continue. I am thousands of miles away in Colombo Sri Lanka [a.k.a. Ceylon]. Am a Jazz Host on Radio and also play Cornet and Fl/horn. I haven’t stopped being amazed by the tone that is so, so, so identifiable as yours. Saw a clip of you at St.L Ms., playing while accommodated on a wheelchair. To my delight and surprise…the “Tone” was as vibrantly evident as ever, even with just a single-handed which I noted only because I am of the same ‘player brigade’. Thanks for everything!
Arun
Joseph Makwakwa
02/6/2012 @ 4:42 am
Thanks very much Clark , I really enjoy your music , you are such a prolific Jazz Trumpeter. I recently bought your offering entitled ” Porgy and Bess” and I am really enjoying this CD. We Love you Clark
pug & bob wilber
02/4/2012 @ 5:45 pm
Dear friend-thinking of all the lovely times we enjoyed together.
They showed the film at Mat’s party of you presenting the award to Bob,you
made such gracious comments-thank you!
God bless….P&B
Michael ("Migueligans") Miller
02/3/2012 @ 10:49 pm
Dear Clark,
When you’re at home, Clark, all is well in Clarkansas
.
And when you and Gwen are together, the world is a much brighter place!
May joy and love continue to fill your days together…
Looking so very forward to seeing you both…
Sending much love,
Michael
Dan E.
01/31/2012 @ 5:18 pm
Hello Clark, I hope this message finds you in improved health and good spirits today. I’ve played the trumpet myself for nearly 40 years, and have amassed a sizeable collection of recordings of the great players from around the world. When people ask me who my favorite player is, I usually answer that I have many favorites. Everyone brings something unique to the instrument, and I enjoy the variety. When pressed to name my favorite in a jazz setting, there can only be one answer: Mr. Clark Terry! As a trumpet player, I can’t help but admire your amazing technique on the horn. The one word I use to describe your playing is, “Happy.” Your playing exudes happiness, it comes pouring out of your horn!
I also want you to know I’m in the process of reading your autobiography. You must have a steel trap for a memory. Your recollection of names and dates is incredible. I’m just up to the point where you left the Navy. What a story! It’s very engaging, and extraordinarily well written.
I had the chance to see you perform in person a number of years ago when you were a guest soloist at the University of Minnesota, and have many recordings of you as a sideman, and fronting your own bands. Thank you for many years of enjoyment listening to your music.
Best of luck in your recovery. God Bless.
David Sampson
01/28/2012 @ 10:41 pm
Hullo Mr Terry from Sydney, Australia. All of your friends and fans remember you so fondly from when you blew and mumbled here many years ago.
I bought and enjoyed Delfeayo Marsalis’s recent CD of Sweet Thunder and it was so good to hear someone again playing Duke’s classic on which you features. And then I re-played your LP of it with the Maestro and couldn’t get the smile off my face for days. You remain the only true Puck in jazz and we all love you. It’s great that someone from my part of Australia is making the video documentary of your wonderful life in music
Hope that you are feeling well and that you get back at least some of the love you have given to so many with your music.
Hugs and more hugs
Dave Sampson,
Sydney, Australia
Joe Avella
01/28/2012 @ 2:22 pm
Whoops…Forgot to mention, I just ordered your book and look forward to reading every page of your magnificant journey.
Joe Avella
01/28/2012 @ 2:21 pm
Dear CT,
I had the pleasure of meeting you a few years ago at the Brass conference for Scholarships in Manhattan. I had brought you greetings from your old trumpet section mate, Dave “Crane” Burns, RIP; you very kindly autographed one of your CDs for me and the moment remains one of my happiest. Tho’ not a professional trumpeter, I have always loved the sound of the horn and you have been a wonderful inspiration. Every time I pick up my flugelhorn, I try to get that incomparable CT sound, and try to infuse that joy that you put into your solos on both trumpet and flugelhorn. Get better, dear friend, and “keep on keepin’ on!”
Tony Lujan
01/25/2012 @ 4:47 pm
Dear, Clark and Gwen,
Ct I thank you for being my Jazz Father!!! and all the other moments we had together. I thank you for sharing your life with me. From the moment I heard you play I knew I wanted to play Jazz.. I can remember the first day, I was so nervous,your sound and jazz timing was impeccable. All the great times we had together on the band bus, and also in the dressing room, as we were warming up I always got a lesson from you. from circular breathing to jazz phrasing. and most of all how to be a respectable and humble human being. You have inspired many musicians throughout the GLOBE! on every instrument, you are a true humanitarian and loved by all!!! God Bless, I look forward to our next conversation! Soon!!! I promise! Tony Lujan
Rand Anderson
01/24/2012 @ 3:23 pm
” YOU DA MAN !!!!..thanks for a great book, lots a laughs on the Tonight show, and superb jazz.
Christopher W. Goode
01/24/2012 @ 10:42 am
Clark, I was in the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble when we backed you up a few times in the early 1990s. I will always treasure my memories of spending time with you. You also treated my parents like royalty at the (old) Jazz Showcase in Chicago which we will never forget.
I listen to your music daily and take inspiration from your spirit and beautiful soul.
Keep on keepin’ on, Clark.
Chris Goode
Alexandre Litwak
01/24/2012 @ 4:13 am
Keep swingin’
Best wishes !
Alexandre Litwak, from Paris, France
Greg 'REBO'Bobulinski
01/24/2012 @ 12:11 am
GO REBO, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!God Bless You Each and Every Day. You are in my mind’s eye and my prayers.
love your pal,
REBO
bertil ingwaldson
01/23/2012 @ 10:19 am
Dear Clark,
Wish you all the best – we love you madly over here.
Greetings from Sweden
Bertil Ingwaldson
Guitarist