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By: Enriqueta

Enriqueta — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:49:14 +0000

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By: Vince Biancomano

Vince Biancomano — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:25:13 +0000

Thank you for all the great music….. Recording engineer John Chiuchiolo (Johnny Cue) briefly introduced us at Capitol Records (151 West 46th Street, NYC) in the mid 60s at a session that included Jerome Richardson, Bobby Rosengarden, and The Ray Charles Singers…

By: Perry Brown

Perry Brown — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:18:17 +0000

Mr. Terry, many years ago (mid ’70s) you came to a small college in Kansas for a concert with the mass bands of several local high schools, and the Sterling College band, of which I was a member (1st trumpet). I remember how much fun that sold-out concert was, and that memory has stuck with me ever since.

I recently picked up my trumpet again after a 25-year layoff; I’m even trying some simple circular breathing to help my aging chops through the long phrases in some of the number we play in our local community band.

Thanks for you influence on me and thousands of other aspiring musicians during your long and distinguished career!

By: Chris Goode

Chris Goode — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:18:39 +0000

Clark, I am listening to “In Orbit” and was thinking about my time in the Northern Illinois Jazz Ensemble under Ron Model. We played a concert with you in Rockford Illinois in 1992 I think. Your flugelhorn was giving you trouble. I think one of the valves was sticking. You used my vintage Courtois flugelhorn for the show and showed me how to stretch the springs for better valve action.

After the gig, while on the bus you offered to swap flugelhorns. For some reason I said no. Stupid move on my part.

I think about you and your music nearly everyday. God Bless you. Or should I say may Big Prez bless you.

Keep on keepin on,
Chris Goode

By: Jody Licker

Jody Licker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:05:33 +0000

Hi Clark, hope you are well. I have heard about your health and I hope you are doing better.

By: Paul Chivers

Paul Chivers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:15:57 +0000

A huge thank you Clark. Simples.

By: "King" Akeem Ray

"King" Akeem Ray — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:49:33 +0000

Greetings Mr. Clark Terry,

I’m signing your guestbook to first of all, Thank You, for your genius & contributions to music. Specifically Jazz, from which the style of music i make came from, as well as R&B. I was watching an interview with SnoopDogg & he said in so many words that Quincy Jones told him that if he wanted a Grammy, he needs to work with CLARK TERRY, and then went on to say that he came to my home of ARKANSAS and got his chance to do just that. Needless to say i automatically went to do my research and this was my 1st stop. I am a DJ/Radio Personality in Little Rock, AR at KIPR Power 92.3fm as well as a producer/song writer/performer & its because of you (Mr.Terry) and others that paved the way for me to do my music, THANK YOU… -KING Akeem

By: Tom Watkins

Tom Watkins — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:06:56 +0000

Mr. Terry,

1977 was a great year. I was a high school senior at Kent Meridian from WA. state and our Jazz ensemble attended and played the Wichita Jazz Fest. I was fortunate to meet you and was honored to play “Sheba” and “Terry Talk” in honor of you.

You were so gracious to me with a generous hug of encouragement. You then took me back stage following our set to meet some other greats of Jazz. I have admired your technique and style from the moment I heard you improvise. I always thought that Bop was created for you, and my favorite recording was the duo you played with Oscar Peterson. Your solo on “Slow Boat to China” was to me a real masterpiece. It just swings. And your technical ability on “Shaw Nuff” is mesmerizing.

A forever fan,

Tom Watkins

By: Charlton Price

Charlton Price — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:22:53 +0000

Dear Clark — It’s clear that Gwen, in collaboration with Big Prez, keeps boosting your bravery and optimism, as you give life and hope to all of us, as well as to yourself. Often while on the stationary bike I’m digging those incomparable tracks of you and Brookmeyer in the 1960s, like “Naptown” and “Blackbird” — and the album “Clark After Dark.” I’m happy to see that my “cousin” Tony P. keeps showing up here in the Guestbook.You inspire all of us with your love. It’s mutual.

“Champagne Charlie”

By: Jerry Brandell

Jerry Brandell — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:01:58 +0000

Dear Clark:

Just wanted to share an experience with you that I shall remember always. In 1968, I spent the summer (I was a high school student) at Berklee School of Music, and a group of us wanted to see your show at the Jazz Workshop, a few blocks down from Berklee on Boylston Street. Unfortunately, when we got there, the management turned us away, explaining that since there were several of our group under age, they couldn’t seat us. Anyway, there we were, standing in front of the Workshop, and I suppose looking pretty dejected. It was just a few moments before the first show, and suddenly, you got out of a car, and walked up to where we were standing. Sizing up the situation, you simply asked, “What’s the matter, boys?” One of the older guys shrugged his shoulders and told you the story. You smiled, and said, “Nonsense. Follow me.” In we walked, all 6 or 7 of us, and you instructed the Manager to seat us at a table right in front of the bandstand — as your guests! We were thrilled, and probably stayed for at least two sets. I’ve seen you several times since, when I was with the USC Jazz Band in the 70s and at club dates in Chicago and elsewhere. But, I’ve always wanted to thank you for your generosity that evening in Boston so many years ago, as well as for the great music you’ve given to all of us.