Sonny Clark

Sonny Clark Sonny Clark American jazz pianist (1931–1963) Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Sonny Clark Background information Birth name Conrad Yeatis Clark Born (1931-07-21)July 21, 1931 Herminie, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died January 13, 1963(1963-01-13) (aged 31) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz hard bop Occupation Musician Instrument Piano Years active 1953–1963 Labels Blue Note Close Early life Clark was born and raised in Herminie, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town east of Pittsburgh.[2] His parents were originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia.[2] His miner father, Emery Clark, died of a lung disease two weeks after…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano