Sonny Clark

Sonny Clark

Sonny Clark (1931–1963), Blue Note hard-bop pianist, paired crisp touch with sparkling, melodic lines. As a leader he cut classics Cool Struttin’, Leapin’ and Lopin’, Sonny’s Crib and Dial S for Sonny; as a sideman he lifted dates by Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon and Grant Green. Enduring influence on modern jazz piano.