Clark Sonny - Sonny'S Crib

Sonny Clark – Sonny’s Crib

Introduction

This 180 g vinyl reissue of Sonny Clark’s “Sonny’s Crib” delivers a faithful hard bop listening experience, with meticulously preserved analog sound. The 2025 Blue Note Classic Vinyl edition highlights Clark’s classic repertoire, performed by an outstanding ensemble.

Key Features

• Format: 180 g vinyl LP
• Genre: Jazz / Hard bop
• Label & Year: Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition, 2025
• EAN: 0602468070092

Tracklist

• Side A – With a Song in My Heart
• Side A – Speak Low
• Side A – Come Rain or Come Shine
• Side B – Sonny’s Crib
• Side B – News for Lulu

Why You'll Love It

This edition is perfect for those seeking an authentic hard bop sound, thanks to analog mastering from original tapes. The 180 g vinyl ensures superior dynamic range, and the lineup featuring Coltrane, Byrd, and Fuller makes this album a historical milestone.

Trivia

• The pressing was done in Germany by Optimal, with analog mastering by Kevin Gray from the original Blue Note tapes .
• The album was originally recorded in 1957 with a sextet including John Coltrane, Donald Byrd, and Curtis Fuller .
• The B-side features two of Clark’s own compositions, offering a compelling contrast to the standards on the A-side .