Clark Terry (View Discography)

Release Info

This two-fer combines two of trumpeter/flügelhornist Clark Terry's albums for the Impulse! label: 1964's The Happy Horns of Clark Terry and 1967's It's What's Happenin'. Generally considered one of Terry's best '60s outings, The Happy Horns of Clark Terry is a jaunty, swinging affair that finds Terry joined by such names as saxophonists Phil Woods and Ben Webster, bassist Milt Hinton, and others. Featuring a lively take on Duke Ellington's "Rockin' in Rhythm," Bix Beiderbecke's "In a Mist," and even an Ellington medley, the album is a must-hear for Terry fanatics. Interestingly, It's What's Happenin' features Terry playing his horns through the then-innovative electronic hookup the Selmer Varitone attachment. Though the Varitone ultimately failed to catch on, it doesn't detract at all from Terry's inventive, soulful playing. Here we get a take on his classic vocal and trumpet tune "Mumbles" called "Electric Mumbles" as well as a the bluesy "Take Me Back to Elkhart" and more. ~ Matt Collar

Tracks

1. Rockin' in Rhythm
2. In a Mist
3. Return to Swahili
4. Ellington Rides Again: Don't Get Around Much Anymore/Perdito/I'm Beginning To See the Light
5. Impulsive
6. Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me
7. Jazz Conversations
8. High Towers
9. Electric Mumbles
10. Secret Love
11. Take Me Back to Elkhart
12. Take the "A" Train
13. Tee Pee Time
14. Grand Canyon Suite