Clark Terry's Big BAD band

[@jedeisenman9638]

Not only one of the most influential trumpeters of all time, Clark was also one of the finest human beings to ever walk the planet. It was one of the highlights of my life to have known and loved him.

[@miffy9871]

Clark was a genius. His technique was effortless and his music imaginative and uniquely Clark Terry.

[@Berkleesaxman]

Clark Terry was considered the Trumpeter with the perfect embouchure. Unlike dizzy who's face blew up like a balloon. He also could sustain notes indefinetly using a technique known as circular breathing. He also was a great vocalist and could actually take excellent adlib solos playing his trumpet upside down. Clark Terry was an amazing musician and a great man.

[@MaxBialystoclk515]

He played at SHOWBOAT in Philly. Wonderful musician and person.

[@chasefreak]

Dizzy's condition was medical known as "Gillespie's pouches"...Dizzy had insane high chops when he was younger, but Clark swung harder than anybody

[@johnsjohnson448]

Mr. Terry would have likely been Mr. Carson's orchestra leader had times been different. He became a musical Icon in his own right. Thank-You for sharing this rare gem!

[@chasefreak]

There was something that went on with Skitch Henderson that I've never been able to get the whole story...

[@miffy9871]

Clark Terry never ceases to amaze me. Pure class!

[@kbZEROpxn]

I need more Mumbles in my life... Met him at a Master Class... Just... his melodic, ornamented, brain chops for sailing through chord changes... just... he could play a mouthpiece like it had valves... and Inventions like an Arban's Real Book...

[@onemoremood2761]

To me, That flute and Drum opening at the beginning of "On the Trail" gets me every time. The color and blend of everybody's unique timbre and sound, is just a wave of warm positivity, awkward darkness, and eventually combines to form an honest feeling of adventure. Clark is everyone's guide(the audience and the bands) and his sound is reassuring, fun, tireless and timeless. Please keep this video up. There is so much language to be heard!!!

[@sellobodibe5888]

Quincy Jones was a gifted conductor, arranger and composer of modern big bands. The ability to pick and choose sighted musicians give him an added advantage. Listen to all the modern compositions he arranged, and maintained the fundamental structure but modified and manipulated them to be in line with big band approach adding sufficient space for solos.

[@247hdjazz]

QUINCY? THIS IS ABOUT CLARK TERRY!!

[@abevillanueva1974]

Man! How I miss the Tonight Show Band and all the GREAT artists that played with them like Mr. Terry right here!

[@maloneap64]

Great performance by Clark Terry's Big BAD band. The late Oscar Gamby Jr. was the leader of the Pavilion Music Company of Cincinnati, OH for many years. This band played many of the charts from Clark Terry's Big BAD band including Randi and Etoile.

[@ryanatour]

13:08 You know, the solo here really utilizes a new system harmony in such a revolutionary way. It's way ahead of its time.

[@TboneWertman]

“That’s it, that was it!!” Love Clark!

[@martygras378]

Lol 😂

[@tomchojnowski9215]

The great Eddie Jones on Bass he was Count Basie’s bass player for many years . CT’s band really swings !!! Pure Heaven

[@ozzyeats6461]

I play with the Jack Jeffers Big Band here in NYC. See him tearing it up in the low brass !!!!

[@MaxBialystoclk515]

Lucky enough to see /hear him at the SHOWBOAT in philly. WOW.

[@Jazzer-rr8lo]

What a treasure. Thanks for posting!

[@vincenzo6162]

oh god, that trumpet, at the beginning wheelin' was superbad!

[@DiggNitty]

I miss my uncle❤️

[@tomchojnowski9215]

If your uncle was C.T. He was one of the greatest people that ever walked the earth.

[@DiggNitty]

@@tomchojnowski9215 He sure was my great uncle and I surely miss our time spent together. He gave me alot of ”jewels” for living life.

[@carltonstephen2212]

Clark Terry had the happiest sound in music with his screaming trumpet.

[@jazzmusicbaby]

Etoile was written by Phil Woods after an area in Paris, I believe. And I'm pretty sure the publishing/production company was named after the tune, not the other way around.

[@jimsisko1]

Damn! Vince DiMartino lights up the horn on Rock Skipping....

[@johnlaverty9217]

Go Vince!

[@georgesprudente3942]

Excellente formation.

[@katella12]

the first tune is Etoile

[@TboneWertman]

Fun Fact: Wearing glasses inside makes you swing twice as hard 😎

[@247hdjazz]

DARK GLASSES ONLY!

[@ryanatour]

I come back for the tuba solo.

[@joniachenbach410]

Love it!!!

[@MauriciocastilloChile]

magnificoooooo

[@jerrykroth]

Jaka, what is the name of that song and where can I get that arrangement?

[@jakavovk]

Sorry, I don't know :( Majbe contact Stjepko Gut on FB and ask him. He was really tight with CT

[@nyronut]

SMOKIN'

[@strussman]

I love this! Does anyone know the title of the first song?

[@billkirchner6738]

"Étoile," by Phil Woods.

[@martygras378]

Any idea what year this was from ?

[@johnrolle6645]

Mr. Parlin, is it? How is this possible!? Forgive my ignorance.

[@johnrolle6645]

Mah Lord, but the TIGHT!

[@MaxBialystoclk515]

As good as it gets.

[@JLittleBass]

I don't get it...these guys are so good. How do they do it?

[@247hdjazz]

PRACTICE

[@urbanwetterroth1014]

And I guess also - from own experience, and beside needed practice/ learn an instrument: A playful attitude like among children, and continue in this as adult - listening to the band, and create in fantasy also in the moment (I come to learn even composer like for ex J S Bach or P Tjajkovskij started influenced by folk dances and melodies). Happy and thankful for been blessed hearing this Big band in my teens around 1978 in the swe town Örebro, and C Terry with great swe musicians several times in Stockholm (esp Arne Domnérus). Have a great time, as Clark Terry tought us / Urban W

[@vincentlavorgna2867]

Does anybody know what year this was taped?

[@woodygould]

I'm guessing late 1960's/early 70's from the hair and threads...

[@lajavaantoine2796]

Maybe at the end of the 70’s, I saw a concert of this band with J. Heath and Chris Wood in 1979. Impressive by the way …

[@ariesharper2085]

Anyone have the names of the the members?

[@247hdjazz]

not permitted in case it might help the players succeed!

[@247hdjazz]

Saxes & Woodwinds: Chris Woods, Arnie Lawrence, Jimmy Heath, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Johanson. Trumpets: Richard Williams, Stan Shafran, Oscar Gamby, Bent DiMartino. Trombones: Sonny Constanzo, Richard Boone, Jimmy Wilkins, Jack Jeffers (bass & tuba). Rhythm: Horace Parlan (piano), Eddie Jones (bass), Grady Tate (drums). 19

[@MyFlare123]

year?

[@davidcarson1959]

Vinnie D

[@MrTrumpat29]

Etoile

[@nicolasmercado1241]

10:25 John Lennon tocando trombón

[@Ailanto]

Everybody say Miles was the greatest. Bullshit

[@davidfreedman1013]

Miles always acknowledged the debt he owed to Clark Terry (more than just about anyone else).

[@davidwilmothall]

@@davidfreedman1013 Dr. Terry described staying overnight in the hospital for medical tests. He was awakened the following morning by the phone ringing next to his bed. As Mumbles stared at flower arrangements and the baskets of fruit and candy which had been delivered to his room, CT picked up the receiver, and heard a familiar, raspy voice: "Don't die on me, mutherfucker!!" Click.

[@tomchojnowski9215]

CT was a major influence on Miles, Miles was Miles he wasn’t out to prove he was better than anyone. His playing was very personal .CT was a genius and so was Miles. CT played music and Miles changed music.

[@Ailanto]

@@tomchojnowski9215 people think innovation is good in its own. I don't think so. Modal jazz is just for nerds

[@tomchojnowski9215]

So I guess Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison were nerds??