Clark Terry – Out On A Limb
Released 1957
Recording and Session Information
Sheldon Recording Studio, Chicago, July 26 1957
Clark Terry, trumpet; Mike Simpson, clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone; Willie Jones, piano; Ray "Remo" Biondi, guitar; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums
Caravan
Candy
Clark's expeditions
Trumpet mouthpiece blues
Phalanges
Blues for Daddy-O
Jazz patio blues
Basin Street blues
Daylite express
Taking a chance on love
| Caravan | Ellington, Mills | July 26 1957 |
| Candy | Whitney, Kramer | July 26 1957 |
| Clark's expeditions | Terry, Simpson | July 26 1957 |
| Trumpet mouthpiece blues | Terry | July 26 1957 |
| Phalanges | Bellson | July 26 1957 |
| Blues for Daddy-O | Terry | July 26 1957 |
| Jazz patio blues | Terry | July 26 1957 |
| Basin Street blues | Williams | July 26 1957 |
| Daylite express | Terry | July 26 1957 |
| Taking a chance on love | Duke-LaTouche | July 26 1957 |
Liner Notes
OUT ON A LIMB
Have you heard the latest...Clark Terry is the greatest. Sure, I'm going OUT ON A LIMB...but gee, it's getting pretty congested out here...because day by day...more and more gophers go for him.
In the early 40's, the tree of modern jazz was planted by Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk and the late Charlie "The Bird" Parker...then cultivated jealously by the late Fats Navarro, Bud Powell and Miles Davis...the art grew and branched out.
Among the new buds came the swingsational Clark Terry. Jazztistically speaking, Clark springs from a fertile musical milieu...here's a capsule review: Willie Smith, Gerald Wilson and Ray Anthony in the Great Lakes Naval Band, a short stint with Lionel Hampton and Charlie Ventura, an exciting year with Charlie Barnett...and then into the royal circle of jazz with the Count of Basie. While with Basie, the band was reduced to a septet that included the late Wardell Gray, Buddy De Franco, Gus Johnson and Freddie Green.
While on display in the regal showcase of the Count of Basie his majazztic musical ability was recognized Duke of Ellington. In '51 Clark joined Duke's aggregation and is currently with this organization.
In this particular session Clark was assisted by a group of Chicago studio musicians lead by the talented Mike Simpson. But even Mike, who plays tenor, flute, clarinet and baritone, marveled at Terry's conceptions in the Trumpet Mouthpiece Blues wherein Clark utilized the mouthpiece alone.
OUT ON A LIMB...Clark's trumpet sparks are twice as nice as a mother's advice. It unveils the great ability of this star and if you listen closely as Clark takes a solo...you'll see how delightfully easy and intelligently...he makes the pretty musical patterns grow...and you'll be in the know. And also remember...that Daddy-O told you so. So why not relax and appreciate this wax...and join me on Clark Terry's Limb...for too long a star has been dim.
Your musical host who loves you most
Swingcerely yours,
Holmes "Daddy-O" Daylie
W.M.A.Q., NBC, Chicago
