Three unique and interesting videos featuring Kenny Clarke today.
First up, a wonderfully melodic drum solo interpretation of Charlie Parker's bebop anthem Now's the Time. I've never heard this one before nor do I know which album it's from. But if I had to guess, perhaps it's an outtake from one of his sessions recorded for Savoy? (*Editors Note: after some internet sleuthing, I think it's from this album recorded with Ernie Wilkins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Clarke_%26_Ernie_Wilkins)
And here's a rare selection and a dazzling display of the drum set featuring Klook, from the LP Spotlight on Percussion, also recorded circa. 1955:
And finally, a drum exchange between Kenny Clarke and British jazz drummer Kenny Clare (and in colour!):
Ted here. I've probably mentioned this before, but have you noticed in the demonstration record he's playing "Two Bass Hit"? Incredible!
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