 Clarke playing the congas Image by Mcohen59, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Buck ClarkeBuck Clarke Buck Clarke American jazz percussionist (1933–1988) William Lewis "Buck" Clarke[1][2] (October 2,[3] 1933[4] – October 11, 1988[3]) was an American jazz percussionist. His many musical styles included soul, funk and contemporary jazz, with an Afrocentric perspective.[5] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Buck Clarke Background information Birth name William Lewis Clarke[1] Born (1933-10-02)October 2, 1933 Washington, D.C., U.S. Died October 11, 1988(1988-10-11) (aged 55) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Contemporary jazz cool jazz soul jazz Occupations Percussionist composer Instruments Bongos congas Years active 1960–1988 Labels Argo Offbeat Full Circle Formerly of Les McCann Herbie Hancock Freddie Hubbard Russ Freeman Jimmy Smith Close Early life Clarke was born in Washington, D.C., on October 2, 1933.[2][5] At 15, he… (Source: Wikipedia)
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