The Happy Horns of Clark Terry


The Happy Horns of Clark Terry is an album by American jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player Clark Terry featuring performances recorded in March 1964 for the Impulse! label. Reissued in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Impulse! Records, it resurfaced with Terry's only other record for the label as a solo leader, It's What's Happenin'.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "This all-star CD has plenty of memorable moments... The lively music is quite enjoyable".

Track listing

  1. "Rockin' in Rhythm" - 4:39
  2. "In a Mist" - 4:08
  3. "Return to Swahili" - 3:04
  4. "Ellington Rides Again: a. Don't Get Around Much Anymore; b. Perdido; c. I'm Beginning to See the Light" - 2:56
  5. "Impulsive" - 4:40
  6. "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me - 3:37
  7. "Jazz Conversations" - 4:29
  8. "High Towers" - 3:48
  9. "Hammerhead Waltz" - 2:48

Personnel