A tranquil night blues spun by delicate piano
This compilation, primarily comprised of previously unreleased recordings from Blue Note, is a deeply lyrical album that showcases Sonny Clark's refined touch.
This is a collection of recordings unearthed and reconstructed after the death of Sonny Clark. His piano playing is both clear and powerful, demonstrating a unique lyricism even within the context of hard bop. The recordings are primarily small-scale sessions, showcasing the free rein of improvisation and structured chord work. As the title suggests, the recordings evoke a nocturnal tranquility, vividly capturing the poetic essence of his music.
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1)
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Can't We Be Friends
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2)
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I Cover The Waterfront
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3)
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Somebody Loves Me
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Blues In The Night
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Blues In The Night (Alternate Take)
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2)
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All Of You
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Dancing In The Dark
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Gee baby, Ain't I Good To You (Alternate Take)
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Producer [Produced For Release] - Michael Cuscuna
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Producer [Original Session] - Alfred Lion
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Engineer [Recording] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Piano - Sonny Clark
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Bass - Paul Chambers (3) (A1 to B3)
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Bass - Jymie Merritt (B4)
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Liner Notes - Ben Sidran
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Engineer [Remix] - Tony Sestanovich
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Drums - Wes Landers
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Design [Cover] - Toshikazu Tanaka