The Great American Songbook Concert Series highlights treasured American songs in lively, themed programs that feature the jazz trio plus vocalist, and add historical context as well as “behind the scenes” anecdotes. The Great American Songbook Concert Series include the following programs: Great American Songwriting Teams Part One Great American Songwriting Teams Part Two [...]
Jazz Saxophone Masters of the 1940s & 50s Jazz Saxophone Masters of the 1940s & 50s is a tribute to some of the greatest jazz saxophonists of our time, during an era when jazz was still a part of our mainstream popular culture. Jim Clark and his quartet will perform songs by: Sidney Bechet, [...]
When legendary trumpeter Miles Davis was asked “What is jazz?” his answer was – “I’ll play it first and tell you what it is later.” Although there is no record of him ever actually answering the question, his playing certainly was a masterful demonstration of jazz. To answer this question, Jim will explore [...]
The Jim Clark Quartet features saxophones, piano, upright bass and drums. In addition to jazz favorites and American standards, expect a few original compositions modeled in the style of the Great American Songbook. Equally entertaining in a concert or private function setting. Accessible. Melodic. Inventive. Personnel Quartet - saxophone, piano, upright bass, drums Personnel Trio– [...]