Clark Terry

Clark Terry (born December 14, 1920) is an American swing and bop trumpeter and flugelhorn player.

He began his professional career in St. Louis, Missouri in the early 1940s. After playing in a U.S. Navy band during World

Clark Terry (born December 14, 1920) is an American swing and bop trumpeter and flugelhorn player.

He began his professional career in St. Louis, Missouri in the early 1940s. After playing in a U.S. Navy band during World War II he played with Charlie Barnet, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Quincy Jones, and then joined the Tonight Show Band. He also performed and recorded regularly both as a leader and sideman, particularly with the quintet he co-led with Bob Brookmeyer.