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Vaughn Nark: Somethin' Special

by Jack Bowers
November 1, 1998

It was no less an authority than Dizzy Gillespie who described multi–instrumental virtuoso Vaughn Nark as “somethin’ special.” Is Nark being immodest in using the compliment as the title of his Summit Jazz debut? Well, as the late poet laureate of baseball, Jerome Herman “Dizzy” Dean, once said, ”It ain’t braggin’ if you can back it ...

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Vaughn Nark: Somethin' Special

by Jim Santella
November 1, 1998

The high-note trumpet specialist can amaze an audience with his awesome physical strength and stamina, but quite often forgoes expressiveness through his concentration on lofty athletic feats. Vaughn Nark has solid support and a controlled manner in the “stratospheric" register; he finishes “My Funny Valentine" with an “A" above double “C." But it’s a welcome surprise ...

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