One of the finest pianists and composers of the hard bop era,Sonny Clarkfollowed up his 1957 Blue Note debutDial S for Sonnywith the stellar sextet sessionSonnys Crib, a swinging set of standards and Clark originals featuringJohn Coltraneon tenor saxophone,Donald Byrdon trumpet,Curtis Fulleron trombone,Paul Chamberson bass, andArt Taylor on drums. Coltranewho would record his masterpieceBlue Trainjust two weeks lateris in top form throughout including a commanding performance on a memorable version of Speak Low and an emphatic solo on Clarks blues Sonnys Crib. Clark also gives Byrd and Fuller moments to shine with the trumpeter taking the lead on the hard-charging opener With a Song in My Heart and Fuller delivering the beautiful opening melody on the ballad Come Rain or Come Shine.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:
A1 With A Song In My Heart
A2 Speak Low
A3 Come Rain Or Come Shine
B1 Sonny’s Crib
B2 News For Lulu