Clark Terry was many things. He was a superb trumpeter and flugelhornist, he was an elegant gentleman, he was a mentor to many musicians and he was as comfortable in a big band as he was in a small ...
Clark Terry, a St. Louis native and iconic jazz trumpeter whose career spanned seven decades, passed away Saturday night at the age of 94. He entered hospice care last week due to advanced diabetes.
All About Jazz is celebrating Clark Terry's birthday today! Clark Terry\'s career in jazz spans more than sixty years. He is a world-class trumpeter, flugelhornist, educator, and NEA Jazz Master. He ...