Sonny Clark
My Conception (Blue Note, 1959) (Tone Poet Series)

The soulful and elegant pianist Sonny Clark brings his A-game to 'My Conception', a program of all-Clark originals recorded in 1959 but not released until 1979. Joining the pianist are a cast of hard bop masters including Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Donald Byrd on trumpet, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Blakey on drums. Highlights from this session include the lead-off track 'Junka', the fiery brilliance of 'Minor Meeting', and Hank Mobley's sublime soloing on 'Royal Flush.

Track Listing:
1. Junka - Sonny Clark
2. Blues Blue - Sonny Clark
3. Minor Meeting - Sonny Clark
4. Royal Flush - Sonny Clark
5. Some Clark Bars - Sonny Clark
6. My Conception - Sonny Clark

Year of Production: 1959