Sharon Clark
Do It Again - My Tribute To Shirley Horn
© 2007 Sharon Clark (796873003889)
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This 2007 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist brings you an outstanding selection of jazz hits the way jazz was meant to sound -- full of depth, emotion, joy, sorrow and amazing talent.
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The long-awaited follow-up CD from Washington, DC standout Sharón Clark is now available. The recording is a tribute to legendary DC native Shirley Horn, a singer-pianist whose influence has touched generations of musicians. The CD also features Paul Carr on sax; Chris Grasso, piano; Michael Bowie and James "The Tex" King on bass; and Lenny Robinson, drums.
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Washington-area audiences have long been fans of Sharón Clark. Her gold medal victory at the Savannah Music Festival's American Traditions Competition in April 2007 is no surprise to them and is just one of many accolades received by Ms. Clark. In August of 2007, Ms. Clark was once again a winner -- capturing the top prize in the 2007 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition in Baltimore, Maryland.
In April 2006, Ms. Clark’s standing-room-only performance at the Cape May Jazz Festival lead to the following review in JazzTimes magazine:
“Sharón Clark, a singer based in the Baltimore/D.C. area, proved a revelation. . . If you think you hear shades of Billie Holiday when Madeleine Peyroux sings, how about the spirit of Sarah Vaughan? Clark not only conjures up memories of the Divine Sarah; she does them justice. I never thought I’d hear a singer with the range, musicality and command of tone and timbre that was Sarah at her best, but now I have.”
Ms. Clark started singing at the age of seven and has not stopped since. When she released her debut recording in 1997 – “Finally,” on the Union Records label – the critics were unanimous. Columnist Mike Joyce of The Washington Post labeled Clark “the lady equipped with a lusty voice,” adding that “Clark’s sumptuous alto voice is always a joy to hear.” Martin Shram of Washingtonian Magazine said Clark “may be the finest jazz singer in the [Washington] area.”
Ms. Clark appears regularly at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C and at Laportas Jazz and Restaurant in Alexandria, VA. She also has performed at the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, the Lincoln Theater, the Smithsonian Jazz Café, the One Step Down and Twins Jazz. In July 2001, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra featured Ms. Clark in its tribute to Quincy Jones. In August 2003, Ms. Clark was a featured vocalist for the Keter Betts 75th Birthday Celebration hosted by the Smithsonian Institution at the personal request of Mr. Betts. In 1998, Ms. Clark performed by invitation for President William Jefferson Clinton and other dignitaries at a retreat sponsored by the Democratic National Committee.
Festival credits include sold-out performances at the East Coast Jazz Festival and the Cape May Jazz Festival, as well as the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. Her stage credits include a rousing performance as Nell in "Ain't Misbehavin" produced by the Firehouse Theatre in Newburyport, Massachusetts; and regular performances of "Sistas Can Sang," a tribute to female jazz legends.
For booking information, contact sharonclarkjazz@aol.com.
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"Do it again !"
author: nicole morneauWhat a grrrreat singer Miss Clark is !!! And how about Mr.Chris Grasso, a sensitive pianist !!! "Do it again " ??? of course, why not at the Montreal Jazz Festival ? !!! Hope to see you there ! Truly yours, Nicole from Montreal
Stunning
author: GaryThis CD has blown me away. The resonance, tone and timbre of Sharon's voice is just gorgeous -- full, warm and beautiful. If all she did was sing the melody, I'd be thrilled. Add to that her deep sense of swing, her impeccable phrasing and her improvisational sense, and you have the complete package. I honestly don't know of a living jazz vocalist on the scene today who compares. The band backing her up is completely up to the task -- they really sound like a band that has worked together. From the subtle interplay of the title track to the hard-driving swing of the scat tunes, they are top-notch. This CD is first rate; highly recommended.
Read The Intro!
author: SamShe has performed at top venues as a great singer of the day! Impressive bio, and this record is testament to that. Thank you.
This Is Music!
author: SamI am excited to say that this artist fulfills the criteria of musical delivery- she can sing, she knows the genre of jazz, and does it beautifully. And, each song is a winner done with class and style and great singing talent! A must have record! Thanks!
AMAZING!
author: Kim MillsThis CD is AMAZING! Sharon Clark is AMAZING, the rhythm section is AMAZING! Words can't describe this work of art... AMAZING!!
- author: Janine Gilbert-Carter
This is a must buy! Awesome vocalist and awesome musicians! Sharon has a voice as smooth as silk and she delivers each song with such passion!