Supreme Jazz: Clark Terry - Clark Terry

Advantages: A new name for many to savour.
Disadvantages: Not well known on this side of the pond!

...Terri Clark will be an unknown entity for most of you but do not let this put you off trying her brand of contemporary country music. The best things often happen by chance and that`s exactly how I discovered Terri Clark one day whilst flicking through albums in the country section of the record shop. My attention was immediately captured by the cover of what turned out for me to be her 4th C.D. Before me was a strikingly attractive, good looking woman in a very confident pose. The cowboy hat she wore couldn`t fail but cause my gaze to be drawn into her eyes! Somehow I just KNEW that this album had to be good and so after a little research on the net I rushed back and bought the c.d. the very next day. I`ve now been playing it every day for weeks !!! Oh why had I been so late in coming to her music when she`s had three... Read review

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Advantages: Good strong voice, writes songs and plays instruments
Disadvantages: none that I can think of

...Terri Clark is one of those artists that just gets better every time you listen to her music. This CD is all about her different styles from what I call pop country on "Thats me not loving you" to a real country song on "Cure for the common heartache". The fact that Terri Clark can cover such a range of styles shows what a talented artist and songwriter she is. All of the songs on this CD can evoke a different mood when you listen to them, but put them together and you just sit back and enjoy the show. My personal favourites are "Everytime I cry" and "Unsung hero", but they are all good tracks in their own right. Terri Clark has been bypassed by the CMA as far as awards go because I don't think she is commercial enough in terms of record sales for them, but the lady can sing and thats all that matters to a fan. If you want to hear... Read review

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Advantages: Previously unreleased material!
Disadvantages: Now you all know about it!

...I am a little loathed to review this album, because it is the best album I have ever owned, and I am a bit selfish and it is so good that I really don't want to share it! I know that old Tezza is making a come back as he has recently recorded a track with Massive Attack, has just completed a tour of the UK and will be back for another one in July (oh and will be playing at the O2 festival as well), but this album is a true gem and not many English Callier fans know about it. So first a quick guide to the legend Terry Callier: Originally from Chicago and a childhood friend of Curtis Mayfield, Terry has achieved cult status here in the UK. Terry's first release was in 1963 and some say that he was one of the main founders of the acid jazz movement, although his original style was definitely more Northern Soul. In 1983 Terry... Read review

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