1.  Minor Meeting 3:46
2.  Nica 6:16
3.  Sonny's Crip 6:18
4.  Blues Mambo 5:08
5.  Blues Blue 4:24
6.  Junka 6:16
7.  My Conception 4:31
8.  Sonja 5:14

Sonny Clark (Piano)
Max Roach (Drums)
George Duvivier (Double Bass)

This lesser-known Sonny Clark session (his only studio album not made for Blue Note) is sometimes issued under drummer Max Roach's name too. They are joined by bassist George Duvivier for a set of generally obscure Clark originals including "Minor Meeting," "Blues Mambo," and "My Conception" (which is taken as an unaccompanied piano solo). Although not obvious while listening to his recording, Clark's life was on the decline and this would be his penultimate date as a leader. --- Scott Yanow, Rovi

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1.  Junka 7:30
2.  Blues Blue 7:18
3.  Minor Meeting (second version) 6:46
4.  Royal Flush (second version) 7:00
5.  Some Clark Bars 6:18
6.  My Conception 4:44
7.  Minor Meeting (first version) 6:54
8.  Eastern Incident 8:14
9.  Little Sonny 6:32

Sonny Clark (Piano)
Paul Chambers (Double Bass)
Donald Byrd (Trumpet) - 1-6
Hank Mobley (Tenor Saxophone) - 1-6
Art Blakey (Drums) - 1-6
Kenny Burrell (Guitar) - 7-9
Clifford Jordan (Tenor Saxophone) - 7-9
Pete La Roca (Drums) - 7-9

Sonny Clark's conception of modern jazz is not far removed from his peer group of the late '50s, in that advanced melodic and harmonic ideas override the basic precepts of swing and simplicity. What sets Clark apart from other jazz pianists lies in his conception of democracy to allow his bandmates to steam straight ahead on compositions he has written with them in mind. Though the bulk of this session features the marvelous trumpet/tenor tandem of Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley, it is drummer Art Blakey whose demonstrative presence is heard in full force. He's kicking the band in his own distinctive, inimitable way, rambling through the opener "Junka," based on the changes of "You Go to My Head" with his brand of bomb drops, hard accents, and indefatigable swing. Simply put, this is hard bop at its very best. Several of Clark's very best works are present and accounted for, including two takes of the definitive "Minor Meeting." The second version with Byrd and Mobley has a wonderfully subtle, Asian flavored ascending and descending melody, but the so-called initial recording includes guitarist Kenny Burrell, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, and drummer Pete LaRoca, and sounds quite different. A calypso intro from the drummer yields a different palate, as Burrell in particular takes charge. "Eastern Incident" with the Burrell-Jordan tandem also takes a Far East tack, a completely relaxed line with Jordan smoother than Mobley. "Royal Flush" is also one of Clark's all-time keepers, a true beauty in Latin dress with slight harmonic inferences. This is for the most part a hard swinging date, the exceptions being the cute, sweet, basic shuffle "Blues Blue," a dramatic two-chord progression on "Some Clark Bars," and the third track featuring a Grant Green styled Burrell for the fleet "Little Sonny." Kudos to the great bassist Paul Chambers who plays on all of these cuts with Clark, and is unquestionably in his prime. Except the extraordinary Leapin' and Lopin, this album of contrasts, depth, and spirit showcases Clark's dual concepts brilliantly, and is only a half step below his best. ---Michael G. Nastos, Rovi

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1 Be-Bop
2 I Didn't Know What Time It Was
3 Two Bass Hit
4 Tadd's Delight
5 Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
6 I'll Remember April
7 I Didn't Know What Time It Was [alternate take]
8 Two Bass Hit [alternate take]
9 Tadd's Delight [alternate take]

Sonny Clark - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Philly Joe Jones - drums

Originally recorded on October 13, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Remastered in 2001 by Rudy Van Gelder

Pianist Sonny Clark sounds very much at home on this trio set with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Sticking to bop standards, Clark essentially plays his version of Bud Powell, carving out his own approach to the influential style. The CD reissue adds three alternates to the six selections and includes such gems as "Two Bass Hit," "Be-Bop" and "Tadd's Delight." -- Scott Yanow, Rovi

Sonny Clark’s playing style and original compositions were influenced by Art Tatum, Bud Powell, and Horace Sliver. He had is own distinct touch and tone that colored his long flowing relaxed melodic lines and lively driving rhythmic solos. His music combined minor blues and hard swing. Pianist Bill Evans cites Sonny Clark as a major influence. Clark's music has been immensely popular in Japan. ---sites.google.com/site/pittsburghmusichistor

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