Clark Terry was a renowned American trumpeter, flugelhorn player, composer, and educator who made significant contributions to the world of jazz over a career that spanned more than seven decades. Born on December 14, 1920, in St. Louis, Missouri, Terry gained prominence in the 1940s and 1950s playing with big bands led by Count Basie and Duke Ellington. His virtuosity on the trumpet and flugelhorn, combined with his
... MeerClark Terry was a renowned American trumpeter, flugelhorn player, composer, and educator who made significant contributions to the world of jazz over a career that spanned more than seven decades. Born on December 14, 1920, in St. Louis, Missouri, Terry gained prominence in the 1940s and 1950s playing with big bands led by Count Basie and Duke Ellington. His virtuosity on the trumpet and flugelhorn, combined with his distinctive sound and style, made him a sought-after musician both as a sideman and as a leader.
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