Clark Terry on Count Basie's Space and Time in Jazz

Name: Clark Terry on Count Basie's Space and Time in Jazz
Uploaded: 2015-02-24T22:45:24Z
Duration: P205S
Description: Trumpeter and composer Clark Terry (1920 - 2015) talks about what Quincy Jones learned from Count Basie: the utilization of space and time. Terry gives examples of how Basie led his band's rhythm section and influenced the classic by trumpeter/composer Neal Hefti, "Li'l Darlin'." This film outtake is an original interview for American Masters - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket (2001).

Clip: 02/24/2015 | 3m 25s

Trumpeter and composer Clark Terry (1920 - 2015) talks about what Quincy Jones learned from Count Basie: the utilization of space and time. Terry gives examples of how Basie led his band's rhythm section and influenced the classic by trumpeter/composer Neal Hefti, "Li'l Darlin'." This film outtake is an original interview for American Masters - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket (2001).

Aired: 02/24/15

Rating: NR

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