Clark Terry – Introducing Clark Terry

Clark Terry’s seminal debut as leader from 1955.

Features an early example of a jazz 4/4 holy grail stomper, the legendary “Swahili”, reminiscent of Farmer’s equally stomping “Mau Mau” (1956), coincidentally both written by a certain young Quincy Jones.

Rare orange label UK mono from 1957.

Very light crackles in some of the quieter sections.

All in all a good starter copy.