This 1958 trio recording captures Sonny Clark in a sparser setting than many of his more famous quintet dates, highlighting his melodic approach to the piano. It serves as a solid, if less iconic, entry in his discography.
- The album was recorded on March 1, 1958, at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- "Sonny's Crib" was released on the small label The Jazz Corner.
- The album features Clark on piano, with Wilbur Little on bass and Bobby Thomas on drums.
Sonny Clark was a jazz pianist from Herminie, Pennsylvania, known for his work in the hard bop and cool jazz styles. He was a significant figure in the Blue Note Records scene of the 1950s and 1960s.
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