CLARK TERRY - Clark After Dark : The Ballad Album (1978-2007) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Clark Terry's 1977 studio date with an orchestra conducted by Peter Herbolzheimer might very well fall into the easy listening category were it not for his brilliant improvisations on fluegelhorn, which he plays throughout the session. Most of the material consists of classic songs that Terry was undoubtedly very familiar with by the time of this 1977 recording, including "Misty," "Willow Weep for Me," "Angel Eyes," and "Yesterdays," with the arrangements all having pretty much a low-key, late-night feeling, hence the album title. Producer Mike Hennessey co-wrote "November Song" with Willi Fruth, a ballad with swirling strings; and Herbolzheimer contributed "Clark After Dark," a tasty blues that is a good deal looser than most of the rest of the album, which also features great solos by pianist Gordon Beck and trombonist Dave Horler, as well as some great muted horn from Terry. The loping "Girl Talk" showcases tenor saxophonist Tony Coe and guitarist Martin Kershaw briefly. While this isn't one of Clark Terry's most essential LPs, his flawless playing make it a worthwhile investment -- if you can only find it. Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1     Misty 5'31
Johnny Burke / Erroll Garner
2     Nature Boy 4'24
Eden Ahbez
3     Georgia on My Mind 5'24
Hoagy Carmichael / Stuart Gorrell
4     November Song 5'06
Willi Fruth / Mike Hennessey
5     Clark After Dark 6'15
Peter Herbolzheimer / Clark Terry
6     Willow Weep for Me 5'48
Ann Ronell
7     Yesterdays 4'25
Otto Harbach / Jerome Kern
8     Emily 4'31
Johnny Mandel / Johnny Mercer
9     Angel Eyes 5'33
Earl Brent / Matt Dennis
10     Girl Talk 5'06
Neal Hefti / Bobby Troup
All Credits