Sonny Clark
Conrad Yeatis (Sonny) Clark (July 21, 1931 in Herminie, Pennsylvania - January 13, 1963 in New York City) was an American hard bop pianist.
An underappreciated jazz artist during his time, Sonny Clark's works have become much more famous after his death. Strongly influenced by Bud Powell, Sonny Clark is known for his unique touch, sense of melody and complex, hard-swinging style.
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