Clark-Terry-Obituary

Clark Terry

1920 - 2015 (Age 94)

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Dec. 14, 1920 – Feb. 21, 2015

WASHINGTON – Clark Terry, a trumpet and fluegelhorn virtuoso who was an ebullient mainstay in the Duke Ellington and "Tonight Show" big bands and who became a mentor to generations of jazz players, including Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis, has died at...

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Mom, Al and Clark, RIP. Gwen, you keep on keeping on, as you do so beautifully. I love you, Ar

Love this great man!

Rest in peace, great king.

susan kemp sorry for your lost
we konow hes in good hand with the father

Had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Clark Terry three times (1970,1976,& 1981). One of the greatest trumpet players ever to grace the face of the earth. A great human being as well.

Mark S. (Michigan)

A special life has passed from sight... Embrace the memories of Mr. Clark Terry that will comfort you. His love, care and helping other in music can and will be enjoyed for a long time to come. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives? It is refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings having nothing to fear no pain or sorrow Isaiah 65:17, 21-24.

We truly have lost a great musician but are grateful for the influence in jazz music. May your family throw all anxieties upon God and through prayer may God's peace that surpasses all understanding guard your family's hearts. (Philippians 4:6,7)

The Clark family have our heart felted sympathy. Terry's music will live forever in the hearts of his fans.