{"title":"Sonny Clark Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonny Clark was an American jazz pianist and composer active in the 1950s and 1960s. He is most famous for his collaborations with Miles Davis, Art Farmer, Donald Byrd, and John Coltrane. His albums, including Cool Struttin’ (1958), Leapin’ and Lopin’ (1958), and Blues in the Night (1961), are considered some of the finest examples of hard bop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotable songs include “Blue Minor”, “Cool Struttin’”, “Leapin’ and Lopin’”, “My Conception”, and “Dial S for Sonny”. Clark’s influence can be heard in later jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Sonny Clark is that he was the first jazz musician to record with the Fender Rhodes electric piano. He recorded the classic tune “Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise” with the instrument in 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonny-clark-dial-s-for-sonny-121402","title":"Sonny Clark – Dial \"S\" For Sonny","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewing and blues-infused phrasing. Backed by an exceptional lineup—Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller, Hank Mobley, Wilbur Ware, and Louis Hayes—Clark leads the session with assurance and taste. His compositions blend catchy melodies with complex harmonic movement, characteristic of the best late '50s Blue Note output. The interplay between the horns is punchy and tight, while Clark’s piano anchors each piece with clarity and rhythmic drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album stands out for its unpretentious but inventive approach to hard bop. Clark’s solos never stray into excess; instead, they explore ideas with elegance and subtle tension. The title track and “Sonny’s Mood” showcase his compositional strength, while standards like “It Could Happen to You” reveal his ability to personalize familiar material. Though overshadowed by his later work Cool Struttin’, this album is a cornerstone of his discography and essential listening for fans of straight-ahead jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Clark’s playing was assertive and fluid, filled with bebop phrasing, blues inflection, and rhythmic urgency.\" – JazzTimes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a tremendously rewarding hard bop session, especially for fans of Clark’s crisp, lyrical playing and the ever-reliable Mobley-Fuller frontline.\" – All About Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A strong debut... Clark quickly established himself as one of Blue Note's most reliable pianists.\" – The Penguin Guide to Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dial ‘S’ for Sonny is bursting with freshness, the band’s synergy is electric, and Clark’s solos are impeccably shaped.\" – PopMatters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Clark was already fully formed as a stylist here—bluesy, swinging, with a crystalline touch and impeccable timing.\" – AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e All-Analog 180g Vinyl LP Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes and Manufactured at Optimal in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Note Records has announced the continuation of the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series which presents 180g vinyl LP reissues in standard packaging mastered by Kevin Gray and manufactured at Optimal. The pressings are all-analog whenever an analog source is available, with Gray mastering directly from the original master tapes. While the first 16 titles of the series focused on the best-known Blue Note classics from the 1950s and 60s, the new run of titles curated by Don Was and Cem Kurosman broadens its scope to span the many eras and styles of the legendary label's eight-decade history presented by themes: Bebop, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Post-Bop, Avant-Garde, The 70s, The Rebirth, and Hidden Gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic rating: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-6\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 3.0 out of 5.\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic users: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-8\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.0 out of 5.\"\u003e\n          (81 votes)\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/album\/mw0000267905\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the AllMusic.com review\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sonny-clark-vinyl-records\"\u003eSonny Clark\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note, UMe\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_worldwide\"\u003eWorldwide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bop\"\u003eBop\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-bop\"\u003eHard Bop\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Dial \"S\" For Sonny\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Bootin' It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. It Could Happen To You\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Sonny's Mood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Shoutin' On A Riff\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Love Walked In\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blue Note, UMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41828127539265,"sku":"9776162","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/418466457001.webp?v=1772145635"},{"product_id":"sonny-clark-cool-struttin-79157","title":"Sonny Clark – Cool Struttin' (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eCool Struttin 'is a 1958 album by jazz pianist Sonny Clark. Described by The New York Times as a \"perennial hard-bop classic\", the album features alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Art Farmer, and two members of the Miles Davis Quintet, drummer Philly Joe Jones and bassist Paul Chambers. According to The Stereo Times, the album \"enjoys near cult status among hardcore jazz devotees,\" a reputation it deserves for its soul appeal alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sonny-clark-vinyl-records\"\u003eSonny Clark\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note, UMe\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-bop\"\u003eHard Bop\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sonny+Clark+Cool+Struttin'\"\u003eCool Struttin'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sonny+Clark+Blue+Minor\"\u003eBlue Minor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sonny+Clark+Sippin'+At+Bells\"\u003eSippin' At Bells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sonny+Clark+Deep+Night\"\u003eDeep Night\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note, UMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43048380170305,"sku":"1076872","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/9ae3d659efbe59ef9321d81542845eeb.jpg?v=1762950311"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/sonny-clark-vinyl-records\/section_jazz.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}