Enthusiastic Coverage Greets Legendary Drummer Mike Clark's 'Carnival of Soul'
“A Jazz Party With a Kaleidoscopic Array of Players"
“A Fun, Thoughtful, Sometimes Virtuosic Set"
Over the past two weeks, enthusiastic coverage has greeted the release of legendary drummer Mike Clark's CD Carnival of Soul - from JAZZIZ to Modern Drummer to The Indianapolis Star and more, Clark's propulsive, joyful jazz/funk collection has been praised as “a jazz party with a kaleidoscopic array of players," and as a “fun, thoughtful, sometimes virtuosic set.
On the new album, which was released June 8th on Owl Studios, Clark pays homage to a beloved genre, the B3 Organ Trio. The CD has already jumped to #19 on the JazzWeek Chart. Read recent reviews, interviews and first-person articles, below.
Mike Clark's latest release, Carnival of Soul, pays tribute to a jazz genre close to the drummer's heart: B3 organ trios. “In my early 20s, I had my own organ trio gig in a jazz club for half a dozen years," Clark recalls. “I always loved playing the music because the B3 is such a strong instrument with a big sound; it frees the drums to just play all out. I also did a lot of organ gigs when I first came to New York in the '80s. It's not the setting where I've done most of my jazz playing but I wanted to record an homage to this unique genre that I love so much. I got together some truly fantastic musicians--most of us go way back--and we just had a whole lot of fun." Clark signed to Al Hall's Owl Studios late last year, and Carnival of Soul, a collection of jazz/funk tracks released on June 10, marks his debut outing for the label. In addition to Clark on drums, the album features Jerry Z, Delbert Bump and Jeff Pittson on organ, Steve Homan and Rez Abbasi on guitar, Delbert McClinton on vocals, Tim Ouimette on trumpet, Lenny White on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano, Owl Studios artist Rob Dixon on tenor sax and others. Clark regularly tours the United States, Europe and Asia, heading up his organ trio or performing as a sideman. An initial round of U.S. dates in support of Carnival of Soul have been confirmed for June. In addition to his straightahead performances, Clark is known for making regular appearances at band camps, colleges and drum shops as a clinician and jazz musician/expert.
Mike Clark signed to Al Hall's Owl Studios late last year, and 'Carnival of Soul' marks his debut release on the label. Hall noted: “Owl Studios is very pleased to add a drummer of such legendary status to our roster. Mike's career has been unbelievable and we look forward to watching that career continue with his new 2010 release." In addition to Clark on drums, the album features Jerry Z, Delbert Bump and Jeff Pittson on Organ, Steve Homan and Rez Abbasi on Guitar, Delbert McClinton on vocals, Tim Ouimette on Trumpet, Lenny White on Drums, Kevin McKendree on Piano, Owl Studios artist Rob Dixon on Tenor Sax and others.
Clark regularly tours the U.S., Europe and Asia, heading up his organ trio, and/or performing as a sideman. In addition to his straight-ahead performances, Clark is known for making regular appearances at band camps, colleges and drum shops as a clinician and jazz musician/expert.
Upcoming dates include: Jazz Camp West from June 26th until July 3rd; July 6th through 9th - online TV show, the Drum Channel. Oct 28th at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York - headlining gig featuring Christian McBride, Antonio Farao, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Peyton and Clark. Coming soon - details and Fall/Winter tour dates for Clark's upcoming project with THE HEADHUNTERS!
More about Mike Clark
Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America's foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock's group in the early 1970's. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock's 'Thrust' album, which garnered him an international cult following. Mike has performed with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Larry Coryell, Jack Wilkins, Wallace Roney, Geri Allen, Billy Childs, James Genus, Bob Hurst, Chris Potter, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Dave Liebman, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., Bill Doggett, Mose Allison, Maxine Brown, Gil Evans and his orchestra, and did a stint with Brand X, the acclaimed British fusion band, founded by Phil Collins. He has performed throughout the world at all of the major jazz venues and festivals.
Owl Studios is an independent record label based in Indianapolis, Indiana and dedicated to a financial and artistic partnership with highly creative, talented musicians. In the short time since its inception, Owl Studios has become a well-respected, artist-friendly, independent record label in the genres of Jazz, R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz Fusion and Jam Band.
“A Jazz Party With a Kaleidoscopic Array of Players"
“A Fun, Thoughtful, Sometimes Virtuosic Set"
Over the past two weeks, enthusiastic coverage has greeted the release of legendary drummer Mike Clark's CD Carnival of Soul - from JAZZIZ to Modern Drummer to The Indianapolis Star and more, Clark's propulsive, joyful jazz/funk collection has been praised as “a jazz party with a kaleidoscopic array of players," and as a “fun, thoughtful, sometimes virtuosic set.
On the new album, which was released June 8th on Owl Studios, Clark pays homage to a beloved genre, the B3 Organ Trio. The CD has already jumped to #19 on the JazzWeek Chart. Read recent reviews, interviews and first-person articles, below.
Mike Clark's latest release, Carnival of Soul, pays tribute to a jazz genre close to the drummer's heart: B3 organ trios. “In my early 20s, I had my own organ trio gig in a jazz club for half a dozen years," Clark recalls. “I always loved playing the music because the B3 is such a strong instrument with a big sound; it frees the drums to just play all out. I also did a lot of organ gigs when I first came to New York in the '80s. It's not the setting where I've done most of my jazz playing but I wanted to record an homage to this unique genre that I love so much. I got together some truly fantastic musicians--most of us go way back--and we just had a whole lot of fun." Clark signed to Al Hall's Owl Studios late last year, and Carnival of Soul, a collection of jazz/funk tracks released on June 10, marks his debut outing for the label. In addition to Clark on drums, the album features Jerry Z, Delbert Bump and Jeff Pittson on organ, Steve Homan and Rez Abbasi on guitar, Delbert McClinton on vocals, Tim Ouimette on trumpet, Lenny White on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano, Owl Studios artist Rob Dixon on tenor sax and others. Clark regularly tours the United States, Europe and Asia, heading up his organ trio or performing as a sideman. An initial round of U.S. dates in support of Carnival of Soul have been confirmed for June. In addition to his straightahead performances, Clark is known for making regular appearances at band camps, colleges and drum shops as a clinician and jazz musician/expert.
Mike Clark signed to Al Hall's Owl Studios late last year, and 'Carnival of Soul' marks his debut release on the label. Hall noted: “Owl Studios is very pleased to add a drummer of such legendary status to our roster. Mike's career has been unbelievable and we look forward to watching that career continue with his new 2010 release." In addition to Clark on drums, the album features Jerry Z, Delbert Bump and Jeff Pittson on Organ, Steve Homan and Rez Abbasi on Guitar, Delbert McClinton on vocals, Tim Ouimette on Trumpet, Lenny White on Drums, Kevin McKendree on Piano, Owl Studios artist Rob Dixon on Tenor Sax and others.
Clark regularly tours the U.S., Europe and Asia, heading up his organ trio, and/or performing as a sideman. In addition to his straight-ahead performances, Clark is known for making regular appearances at band camps, colleges and drum shops as a clinician and jazz musician/expert.
Upcoming dates include: Jazz Camp West from June 26th until July 3rd; July 6th through 9th - online TV show, the Drum Channel. Oct 28th at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York - headlining gig featuring Christian McBride, Antonio Farao, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Peyton and Clark. Coming soon - details and Fall/Winter tour dates for Clark's upcoming project with THE HEADHUNTERS!
More about Mike Clark
Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America's foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock's group in the early 1970's. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock's 'Thrust' album, which garnered him an international cult following. Mike has performed with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Larry Coryell, Jack Wilkins, Wallace Roney, Geri Allen, Billy Childs, James Genus, Bob Hurst, Chris Potter, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Dave Liebman, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., Bill Doggett, Mose Allison, Maxine Brown, Gil Evans and his orchestra, and did a stint with Brand X, the acclaimed British fusion band, founded by Phil Collins. He has performed throughout the world at all of the major jazz venues and festivals.
Owl Studios is an independent record label based in Indianapolis, Indiana and dedicated to a financial and artistic partnership with highly creative, talented musicians. In the short time since its inception, Owl Studios has become a well-respected, artist-friendly, independent record label in the genres of Jazz, R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz Fusion and Jam Band.
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