1979 studio album by Sonny Clark
My Conception is an album by jazz pianist Sonny Clark , recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Clark with Donald Byrd , Hank Mobley , Paul Chambers , and Art Blakey . It was originally released in 1979 in Japan, as GXF 3056, featuring six tracks recorded in 1959 including an alternate take of "Royal Flush", a track that had appeared on the album Cool Struttin' . The 2000 limited CD reissue also comprised the three additional tracks originally recorded for Sonny Clark Quintets , an album which never saw the light of the day until being released later only in Japan.[ 3]
The album was awarded 4 stars in an Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos which stated "Sonny Clark's conception of modern jazz is not far removed from his peer group of the late '50s, in that advanced melodic and harmonic ideas override the basic precepts of swing and simplicity. What sets Clark apart from other jazz pianists lies in his conception of democracy to allow his bandmates to steam straight ahead on compositions he has written with them in mind... Except the extraordinary Leapin' and Lopin' , this album of contrasts, depth, and spirit showcases Clark's dual concepts brilliantly, and is only a half step below his best".[ 4]
All compositions by Sonny Clark "Junka" - 7:30 "Blues Blue" - 7:18 "Minor Meeting" [Second Version] - 6:46 "Royal Flush" [Second Version] - 7:00 "Some Clark Bars" - 6:18 "My Conception" - 4:44 Bonus tracks on CD:
"Minor Meeting" [First Version] - 6:54 "Eastern Incident" - 8:14 "Little Sonny" - 6:32 Recorded on December 8, 1957 (tracks 7-9) and March 29, 1959 (tracks 1-6).
Years indicated are for the recording(s), not release.
As leader As sideman Minor Move (Tina Brooks , 1958) Blue Serge (Serge Chaloff , 1956) Lou Takes Off (Lou Donaldson , 1957) Bone & Bari (Curtis Fuller , 1957) Curtis Fuller Volume 3 (1957) Two Bones (Curtis Fuller, 1958) Go! (Dexter Gordon , 1962) A Swingin' Affair (Dexter Gordon, 1962) Soul Stirrin' (Bennie Green, 1958) The 45 Session (Bennie Green, 1958) Gooden's Corner (Grant Green , 1961) Oleo (1962) Nigeria (1962) The Complete Quartets with Sonny Clark (Grant Green, 1961–62) Born to Be Blue (Grant Green, 1962) The Congregation (Johnny Griffin , 1957) John Jenkins with Kenny Burrell (1957) Showcase (Philly Joe Jones , 1959) Cliff Craft (Clifford Jordan , 1957) Jackie's Bag (Jackie McLean , 1959) A Fickle Sonance (Jackie McLean, 1961) Vertigo (Jackie McLean, 1962) Tippin' the Scales (Jackie McLean, 1962) Poppin' (Hank Mobley , 1957) Hank Mobley (1957) Curtain Call (Hank Mobley, 1957) Candy (Lee Morgan , 1957–58) Easy Living (Ike Quebec, 1962) The Sound of Sonny (Sonny Rollins , 1957) Smithville (Louis Smith , 1957) Stan 'The Man' Turrentine (1960) Jubilee Shout!!! (Stanley Turrentine , 1962) Preach Brother! (Don Wilkerson , 1962)
Years indicated are for the recording(s), not first release .
As leader WithPepper Adams WithThe Jazz Messengers WithGigi Gryce WithJackie McLean WithHank Mobley With others Discoveries /Presenting Cannonball Adderley (Cannonball Adderley , 1955) Jammin' with Gene (Gene Ammons , 1956) All Night Long (Kenny Burrell , 1956) All Day Long (Kenny Burrell, 1957) 2 Guitars (Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Raney , 1957) Whims of Chambers (Paul Chambers , 1956) Paul Chambers Quintet (1957) Sonny's Crib (Sonny Clark , 1957) My Conception (Sonny Clark, 1959) Bohemia After Dark (Kenny Clarke , 1955) Lush Life (John Coltrane , 1957–58) The Believer (John Coltrane, 1957–58) The Last Trane (John Coltrane, 1957–58) Black Pearls (John Coltrane, 1957–58) Davis Cup (Walter Davis Jr. , 1959) Wailing With Lou (Lou Donaldson , 1957) Lou Takes Off (Lou Donaldson, 1957) This Is New (Kenny Drew , 1957) All Mornin' Long (Red Garland , 1957) Soul Junction (Red Garland, 1957) High Pressure (Red Garland, 1957) One Flight Up (Dexter Gordon , 1964) Ladybird (Dexter Gordon, 1965) Snap Your Fingers (Al Grey , 1962) Johnny Griffin Sextet (1958) Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 (Guru , 1993) Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality (Guru, 1994–95) My Point of View (Herbie Hancock , 1993) Tone Tantrum (Gene Harris, 1977) Swamp Seed (Jimmy Heath , 1963) Informal Jazz (Elmo Hope , 1956) African High Life (Solomon Ilori , 1963) Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 (Ahmad Jamal , 1994 or 1995) Quartet-Quintet (Hank Jones , 1955) Bluebird (Hank Jones, 1955) TV Action Jazz! (Mundell Lowe , 1959) The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall (1959) Goin' Out of My Head (Wes Montgomery , 1965) Hush! (Duke Pearson , 1962) Wahoo! (Duke Pearson, 1964) Another One /Oscar Pettiford Volume 2 (1955) Winner's Circle (Oscar Pettiford , et al, 1957) Blues in Trinity (Dizzy Reece , 1958) The Cool Voice of Rita Reys (1956) Dimensions & Extensions (Sam Rivers , 1967) Sonny Rollins, Volume 1 (1956) Don't Stop the Carnival (Sonny Rollins , 1978) Silver's Blue (Horace Silver , 1956) 6 Pieces of Silver (Horace Silver, 1956–58) A Date with Jimmy Smith Volume One (1957) A Date with Jimmy Smith Volume Two (1957) Taylor's Wailers (Art Taylor , 1957) Soul Sauce (Cal Tjader , 1964) A Bluish Bag (Stanley Turrentine , 1967) Top Brass (Ernie Wilkins , 1955) Pairing Off (Phil Woods , 1956)
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader WithArt Farmer WithCharles Mingus WithLee Morgan WithMax Roach WithCedar Walton With others Paul Chambers Quintet (1957) Sonny Clark Quintets /My Conception (1957) Epistrophy & Now's the Time (Richard Davis , 1972) Dealin' (Richard Davis, 1973) Iron Man (Eric Dolphy , 1963) Conversations (Eric Dolphy, 1963) To Bird with Love (Dizzy Gillespie , 1992) Roots (Slide Hampton , 1985) Luminous (John Hicks and Elise Wood , 1985) Shades (Andrew Hill , 1986) J.J. Inc. (J.J. Johnson , 1961) Con Alma! (Charles McPherson , 1965) Any Old Time (Carmen McRae , 1986) Carmen Sings Monk (Carmen McRae, 1988) Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt/Paris, Vol. 1 (Mingus Dynasty , 1988) Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt/Paris, Vol. 2 (Mingus Dynasty, 1988) Pony's Express (Pony Poindexter , 1962) Manhattan Project (Dizzy Reece , 1976) The Jazz We Heard Last Summer (Sahib Shihab , 1957) Further Explorations (Horace Silver , 1958) Music Inc. (Charles Tolliver , 1970) What It Is (Mal Waldron , 1981) Money in the Pocket (Joe Zawinul , 1967)
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release, except for the compilation section
As leader or co-leader With others At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 1 (Art Blakey /The Jazz Messengers , 1955) At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2 (Art Blakey/The Jazz Messengers, 1955) The Jazz Messengers (Art Blakey, 1956) Originally (Art Blakey/The Jazz Messengers, 1956 [1982]) At the Jazz Corner of the World (Art Blakey/The Jazz Messengers, 1959) All Night Long (Kenny Burrell , 1956) K.B. Blues (1957 [1979]) Byrd's Eye View (Donald Byrd , 1955) Byrd in Flight (Donald Byrd, 1960) A New Perspective (1963) Mustang! (Donald Byrd, 1966) Blackjack (Donald Byrd, 1967) Dial "S" for Sonny (Sonny Clark , 1957) My Conception (Sonny Clark, 1957) Someday My Prince Will Come (Miles Davis , 1961) In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete (Miles Davis, 1961) Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall (1961) Afro-Cuban (Kenny Dorham , 1955) Whistle Stop (Kenny Dorham, 1961) This Is New (Kenny Drew , 1957) Undercurrent (Kenny Drew, 1960) Farmer's Market (Art Farmer , 1956) The Opener (Curtis Fuller , 1957) Sliding Easy (Curtis Fuller, 1959) Afro (Dizzy Gillespie , 1954) Dizzy and Strings (Dizzy Gillespie, 1954) Jazz Recital (Dizzy Gillespie, 1954–55) I Want to Hold Your Hand (Grant Green , 1965) A Blowin' Session (Johnny Griffin , 1957) My Point of View (Herbie Hancock , 1963) Informal Jazz (Elmo Hope , 1956) Goin' Up (Freddie Hubbard , 1960) Blue Spirits (Freddie Hubbard, 1965) The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 2 (1955) Together! (Elvin Jones and Philly Joe Jones , 1961) Midnight Walk (Elvin Jones, 1966) I Wanna Talk About You (Tete Montoliu , 1980) Introducing Lee Morgan (1956) Lee Morgan Sextet (1956) Cornbread (Lee Morgan , 1965) Charisma (1966) The Rajah (1966) Tenor Conclave (Prestige All Stars, 1957) Star Bright (Dizzy Reece , 1959) The Cool Voice of Rita Reys (1956) Good Move! (Freddie Roach 1963) The Max Roach Quartet featuring Hank Mobley (1953) Max Roach + 4 (1956) The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker (1957) MAX (Max Roach , 1958) Yasmina, a Black Woman (Archie Shepp , 1969) Poem for Malcolm (Archie Shepp, 1969) Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers (1954–55) Silver's Blue (Horace Silver , 1956) 6 Pieces of Silver (Horace Silver, 1956–58) The Stylings of Silver (Horace Silver, 1957) A Date with Jimmy Smith Volume One (1957) A Date with Jimmy Smith Volume Two (1957) Julius Watkins Sextet (1955) Compilations Related articles