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“I’ve heard students ask, “Why do I need to listen to all these players and spend the time to transcribe their stuff, doesn’t that get in the way of MY voice?” I always respond with the words of the great Clark Terry: “The only way to get to you, is through everyone else.””
Clark Terry, playing two horns on one track for “Friendship” recording session with Max Roach in 2002 ©John Abbott
#tbt Me with the great trumpet master Clark Terry when I was around 13 years old. Every year until I graduated from high school, Mr. Terry gave me scholarships to his band camps. And almost every summer I would go to the camps and learn so much from masters like him, Al Grey, Marshall Royal, & Snooky Young. I am forever thankful to him for this. He is such an amazing, humble spirit and a true master. Mr. Terry has just been placed in hospice. Please keep him in your prayers. #clarkterry #master #trumpet #musician #mentor #love
CLARK TERRY (12/14/1920-02/21/2015)
he adopted so many of us into his family. I’ll forever be grateful for the love and guidance he showed all of us. his brilliance on the Trumpet can be heard forever now on numerous recordings. because of his grace and generosity as a teacher and mentor to Miles Davis & Quincy Jones among many others we have musical gems like ‘Kind of blue’, ‘Sinatra Live at the Sands’, ‘Off the Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and so many other great game changing recordings to enjoy. he was a true master musician, teacher, mentor, friend, band mate and innovator. I’ll never forget the day we met, the last time we spoke, and every time In between those. infinite amounts of love and gratitude to Gwen for all her grace through this time. may she find comfort.THANK YOU CT. WE LOVE YOU MADLY.
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Woke up this morning to the news of Clark Terry’s passing. I had the honor to have worked with Master Terry and had a personal relationship with him. He was truly a very great human being, This was a legendary night because it was the first time Clark Terry and @snoopdogg met. We could not stop laughing because CT would not stop telling jokes… The world will truly miss his greatness.
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Rest in Music!! My greatest inspiration passes away this morning. This beautiful soul is renowned Jazz Musician CLARK TERRY whom I performed with twice in Cincinnati & Kentucky at Fountain Square and Coconut Grove. This amazing musician gave me a young 15year old aspiring jazz musician the chance to share the stage with him. I’ll never forget the words ” You Just got that thing, not many have.. You got that Heart of Swing” thank you Clark Terry. The nicest legend you would ever meet. #rip #clarkterry #jazzmusician #flugelhorn #jazzmusic #monday #restinpeace #legend (at LA Fitness)
Rest in peace, jazz legend Clark Terry. We hosted him for a masterclass with our jazz students in 1990, and we were grateful for his presence then and throughout the years. Our condolences to his family and to the countless musicians he met and influenced during his career.