CLARK TERRY - What A Wonderful World 'For Louis & Duke' (1993) FLAC (tracks), lossless

72-year-old Clark Terry is in exuberant form throughout this very enjoyable disc. On "Duke's Place," ahe constructs a frequently hilarious monologue about a fictional dive, extolling its virtues (mostly food and women) for quite some time without losing momentum or stumbling even once despite the obvious spontaneity. The other selections (tributes to Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong) have many spirited solos from Terry on flugelhorn and wah-wah trombonist Al Grey. The rhythm section is solid and swinging; violinist Lesa Terry (Clark's cousin) is an asset on two numbers. Even if Bob Thiele makes out like a bandit (he is credited with "writing" five of the nine songs, and he and Glenn Osser are listed as co-composers of "For Louis and Duke," a themeless blues), the high spirits and colorful playing of C.T. and Grey make this disc into a delightful hour of joyous music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Duke's Place 6'32
Duke Ellington / Bob Katz / Bob Thiele
2     Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool 7'38
Harold Baker / Duke Ellington
3     The Star-Crossed Lovers 4'42
Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn
4     Baby Clementine 4'58
Bill Katz / Ruth Roberts / Billy Strayhorn / Bob Thiele
5     Take the "A" Train 8'22
Billy Strayhorn
6     What a Wonderful World/When It's Sleepy Time Down South 4'59
Leon René / Bob Thiele / George David Weiss
7     Boy from New Orleans 4'37
Bill Katz / Ruth Roberts / Bob Thiele
8     For Louis and Duke 5'26
Glenn Osser / Bob Thiele
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Lewis Nash
Flugelhorn – Clark Terry
Piano – Dado Moroni
Trombone – Al Grey
Trumpet, Vocals – Clark Terry
Violin – Lesa Terry