SHARON CLARK: Do It Again - My Tribute To Shirley Horn

Sharon Clark

Do It Again - My Tribute To Shirley Horn

© 2008 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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JazzTimes on Sharón Clark: “A revelation”

The long-awaited follow-up CD from Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark is now available. The CD, a tribute to legendary D.C. native Shirley Horn, also features Paul Carr on sax; Chris Grasso, piano; Michael Bowie and James "The Tex" King on bass; and Lenny Robinson, drums.

The 2008 release of "Do it Again — My Tribute to Shirley Horn" caps a banner 2007 for Ms. Clark. In April, she captured the Gold Medal and $10,000 top prize at the Savannah Music Festival's American Traditions Competition. Then in August, she took first place in the Billie Holiday Vocal Competition, which offers a $2,500 prize along with a featured appearance with the Baltimore Symphony. September found Ms. Clark headlining the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival on the National Mall. In December, Ms. Clark toured the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. In January 2008, she returned to the U.S. and appeared with the Richmond Symphony.

These are only the most recent triumphs for Ms. Clark. Her standing-room-only performance at the 2006 Cape May Jazz Festival drew raves from JazzTimes: "Clark not only conjures up memories of the Divine Sarah [Vaughan]; 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."

When Ms. Clark released her debut recording in 1997, the critics were unanimous. The Washington Post labeled Ms. Clark "a joy to hear." Washingtonian Magazine said Ms. Clark "may be the finest jazz singer in the [Washington] area."

Ms. Clark 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. In addition, Ms. Clark appears regularly at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.

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.

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  • author: Marin Rose

    Sharon Clark is perfection! As good as the greats!

  • Fantastic
    author: Nancy

    Sharon is a fantastic jazz singer and rivals all the jazz singers on the scene today. He backing is tasteful and so with her mood. I will be playing her often on my jazz program "Jazz Spotlight On Sinatra" at www.live365.com/stations/nancyann3839. NYC jazz fans deserve to hear her live....

  • "Do it again !"
    author: nicole morneau

    What 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: Gary

    This 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: Sam

    She 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: Sam

    I 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 Mills

    This 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!

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