8. CLARENCE " C" SHARPE (1937 - 1990)
SESSIONOGRAPHY
THIS IS WORK IN PROGRESS.
ANY ADDITIONS ARE VERY WELCOME, PLEASE!
CONTENT:
A. SESSIONS
B. CONTRIBUTORS
C. INDEX MUSICIANS
A. SESSIONS
DATE OF LATEST UPDATING: JULY 2017
Dates = yyyy - mmdd
1956
1956 - 1104 NYC
LEE MORGAN QUINTET
Lee Morgan(tp), Clarence Sharpe(as), Horace Silver(p), Wilbure Ware(b),
Philly Joe Jones(dr)
1. Roccus (8:15)
2. Reggie of Chester (4:52)
3. The Lady (6:44)
4. Littlet T (8:22)
5. Gaza Strip (3:46)
6. Stand By (5:48)
1- 6 Blue Note, "Indeed!". Real Gone Jazz RGJCD477
2 and 5 Blue Note 45-1661
1964
1964 - 0300 Unknown location
CLARENCE SHARPE QUARTET
Clarence Sharpe(as), Zoot Sims(ts), Vinnie Burke(b), Dick Scott(dr)
1. A Minor Blues (9:29)
1. Private recording
Notes: The track can be heard here:
http://www.jazzloftproject.org/sounds_player.php?section=Savoy
1969
1969 - 0826 NYC
ARCHIE SHEPP OCTET
Archie Shepp(ts), Clarence Sharpe(as), Wibure Ware(b), Joe Chambers(dr),
Cedar Walton(p), Cecil Payne(bs), Matthew Gee(tb)(2), Woody Shaw(tp)(2),
China Lin Sharpe(vo)
1. I Got It Bad and That Ain´t Good (5:16)
2. Un Croque Monsier(Poem) (21:45)
1 - 2 Impulse: "For Loosers".
Notes: The tracks are on Spotify:
https://play.spotify.com/album/1IpBEVYac9I10OPle5v8GX
1969 - 0826 NYC
ARCHIE SHEPP OCTET
Archie Shepp(ts), Clarence Sharpe(as), Wibure Ware(b), Joe Chambers(dr),
Cedar Walton(p), Cecil Payne(bs), Matthew Gee(tb)(2), Woody Shaw(tp)(2),
1. Slow Drag (10:15)
1. Impulse: "Kwanza"
Notes: The track is on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohu6larxZCw
1979
1979 - 1980 Tin Palace, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE QUINTET - BIRD LORE
Clarence Sharpe(as), Lonnie Hillyer(tp), Walter Davis(p), Ted Wald(b),
Jimmy Lovelace(dr)
1. Pennis From Heaven
1. Private recording
Notes: The tape belonged probably to the late Ted Wald and it could be the
same recording as 1980-0729.
1979 - 0909 Tin Palace, NYC
JAM SESSION
Clarence Sharpe(as), John Ore(b), Harold Vick(ts), Fred Parcells(tb), John Marshall(tp), Shirley Scott(p), Benny Green(p), Kenny Shurland(dr)
Unknown tracks
Notes:
1979 - 1118 Clee´s Place, 539 E 13, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE DUO
Clarence Sharpe(as), Fred Parcells(tb)
Unknown tracks
Notes:
1980
1980 - 0222 Tin Palace, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE QUINTET - BIRD LORE
Clarence "C" Sharpe(as), Lonnie Hillyer(tp), Fred Parcells(tb), Walter Davis Jr.(p), Ted Wald(b), Clifford Jarvis(dr), John Marshall(tp), Tommy Turrentine(tp).
Unknown tracks
Notes:
1980 - 0323 The University Of The Streets, NYC
DAVID DURRAH BAND
David Durrah(P), Marvin Blackman(ts), Clarence Sharpe(as), Unknown(tp),
Danny Spencer(dr), Chuck Metcalf(b), Muhammad Salahuddeen(as), Fred Parcells(tb)
Unknown tracks
Notes: A tape recording was made by Fred Parcells
1980 - 0408 Tin Palace, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE QUINTET - BIRD LORE
Clarence Sharpe(as), Lonnie Hillyer(tp), Walter Davis Jr.(p), Ted Wald(b),
Jimmy Lovelace(dr)
1. Cheryl (5:48)
2. Cherokee (18:03)
3. The More I See You (12:36)
4. Constellation (9:35)
5. Embraceable You (18:48)
6. Woody`n You (16:06)
7. Three Little Words (15:03)
8. A Night In Tunisia (13:01)
Total time: (109:00)
1 - 8 Private recording
Notes: The tracks can be heard at:
https://crownpropeller.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/105-minutes-
with-legendary-clarence-c-sharpe/
Recorded by: Otto Flückiger
1980 - 0414 The Tender Trap, NYC
JAM SESSION
Clarence Sharpe(as), Ray Draper(tu), Fred Parcells(tb), Dan Licht(g), Sprocket Royer(b), Loren Ellen(dr)
Unknown tracks
Notes:
1980 - 0729 Tin Palace, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE QUINTET - BIRD LORE
Clarence Sharpe(as)(1 - 3, 5 - 8), Lonnie Hillyer(tp), Walter Davis Jr.(p), Ted Wald(b), Jimmy Lovelace(dr)
1. Confirmation (12:05)
2. Unknown (11:20)
3. Unknown (11:32)
4. Unknown (6:31)
5. Unknown (8:41)
6. Unknown (9:30)
7. Unknown (12:40)
8. Unknown (8:01)
Total time: (80:50)
1 - 8 The tracks are at: https://soundcloud.com/user-415043835-15181128
Notes: Recorded by Ted Wald
1983
1983 - Late Jerry Thomas Loft, Brooklyn, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE SEPTET
Clarence Sharpe(as), Sony Fortune(as), Steve Grossman(ts), Phil Dwyer(ts),
Unknown(p), Hakim Jamil(b), Jerry Thomas(dr)
1. Star Eyes (29:23)
2. Vierd Blues (14:53)
Total time: (44:16)
1 - 2 Private recording
Notes: The tracks can be heard at: https://crownpropeller.wordpress.com
/category/clarence-c-sharpe-2/
Recorded by: Phil Dwyer
1984
1884 - 1011 NYC
MONKY KOBAYASHI & N. Y. BE BOP SEPTET
Monky Kobayashi(dr), Clarence Sharpe(as), Hassan Hamid(tp),
Junior Cook(ts), Benny Green(p), Lonnie Plaxico(b), Carlos Avelares(perc),
Evelyn Blakey(vo)(6)
1. What´s This (6:08)
2. Strollin (5:09)
3. Yesterdays (4:56)
4. I`ve Never Been In Love Before (5:11)
5. Culture Chock (3:31)
6. Round Midnight (3:14)
7. Cherokee (7:05)
8. We`ll Be Together Again (5:01)
Total time: (40:15)
1 - 8 Paddle Wheel, V2.800/K28P 6343
Notes: Photo by Masahiko Uchino
1984 - Unknown date and location
TTT PENK SEXTET
A.R. Penk(keyb), Clarence Sharpe(as), Frank Wollny(g), Lislie Ellis(b),
Coen Aalberts(dr), Denis Charles(dr)
1. Endless Jazz (24:01)
1. Penk LP: "Endless Jazz"
Notes:
1984 - Unknown date and location
JEANNE LEE QUINTET
Jeanne Lee(vo), Clarence Sharpe(as), Frank Wollny(g), A.R. Penk(fl,p),
Denis Charles(dr)
1. Don´t Freeze Youself To Death Over There In Those Mountins (15:20)
2. Sorry, Brother (20)
1 - 2. Not On Label (Penk LP)
Notes:
1. http://qoop.me/s2771278-jeanne-lee-a-dont-freeze-yourself-
to-death-over-th.html
2. http://www.tonoradio.net/Player/index.aspx?pl=5976229|&
rand=194868
1985
1985 - 0118-19 Englewood Cliffs, NJ
FREDDIE REED SEPTET
Freddie Reed(p), Clarence Sharpe(as), Clifford Jordan(ts), Don Sickler(tp),
George Cappuccio(bs), George Duvivier(b), Ben Riley(dr)
1. After the Show (5:31)
2. Bleeker Street Blues (7:26)
3. Emily Reno (6:56)
4. Thespian (8:26)
5. Lonely City (7:49)
6. Had Tadd In Mind (4:52)
Total time: (41:00)
1 - 6 Uptown Records: "Lonely City", UPCD 27.30
Notes. All tracs are placed on Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/search/clarence
%20%22C%22%20Sharpe
1985 - 0912 Jazz Cultural Theater, NYC
JAM SESSION
Clarence Sharpe(as), Craig Haynes(dr), Mike Tillmon(b)(?), Pete Yellin(as)(?),
Unknown(tp),(ts),(p),(b)
1. What Is This Thing Called Love (23)
2. Night and Day (INC)
1 - 2. Private Recording
Notes; the tracks can be heared at: https://crownpropeller.wordpress.com
/2016/04/17/a-jam-session-with-clarence-c-sharpe/
Recorded by; Kim Mizuno
1987
1987 - 1213 Painted Bride, Philadelphia
DENIS CHARLES TRIO
Denis Charles(dr), Clarence Sharpe(as), David Hofstra(b)
1. C`s Blues (14:16)
2. Bass Space (6:29)
3. I Remember You (9:09)
4. Three Blind Mice (6:54)
5. Free Play (1:28)
6. Stand Back (5:49)
7. West Indian Folk Song (15:11)
8. Queen Mary into West Indian Folk Song (13:54)
9. African Drums (5:45)
Total time: (78:55)
1 - 9 Private recording
Notes: The dates of "February, 1988" and "1990" has also been mentioned.
As Clarence Sharpe died on January 28, 1990, it is probably not
possible that the gig happened in 1990.
1988
1988 - 0600 Knitting Factory, NYC
CLARENCE SHARPE QUARTET
Clarence Sharpe(as), Burt Eckoff(p), Harold Dotson(b), Leroy Williams(dr)
1. This Time the Dream's on You
2. Leave My Heart Alone )
3. Embraceable You
Unknown tracks
Notes: The quartet was included in the first Knitting Factory Jazz Festival
called "What is Jazz".
1989
1989 Yaffa Caffe NYC
CLARENCE SHARP SEXTET
Clarence Sharpe(as), Tommy Turrentine(tp), Kuni Mikami(p), Fred Gabin(?), (b), Liz Diamond(voc), Unknown(dr)
1. All the Things You Are (16:26)
2, Just Friends (2:34))
3. TheTheme (7:50)
Notes: This is a DVD
1989-0131 Weattracks Studio, NYC
LIZ DIAMOND WITH CLARENCE "C" SHARP QUINTET
Liz Diamond(vo), Clarence Sharpe(as), Tardo Hamer(p), Ari Roland(b),
William Ash(g), Greg Hutchison(dr)
1. The Man I Love (5:25)
2. Ghost of a Chance (3:55)
3. Yesterdays (3:20)
4. We´ll Be Together Again (3:40)
5. My Ideal (5:45)
6. Makin´ Whoopee (1:25)
7. You Go to My Head (2:50)
8. My Old Flame (3:17)
9. Lover Man (3:35)
10. Willow Weep for Me (3:28)
11. September in the Rain (1:25)
Total time: (39:09)
Notes: The session is released as a cassette recording from Stork Music.
(STORK 1004)
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B. CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE BY:
- David Hoftstra
- Armin Buettner, (https://crownpropeller.wordpress.com)
- Pierre Crépon
- Thierry Trombert
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C. INDEX FOR MUSICIANS
Musician Session No. (yyyy-mmdd)
(See Sessionography!)
A
Coen Aalberts(dr) 1984
William Ash(g) 1989-0131
Carlos Avelares(perc) 1984-1011
B
Marvin Blackman(ts) 1980-0323
Evelyn Blakey(vo) 1984-1011
Vinnie Burke(b) 1964-0300
C
Joe Chambers(dr) 1969-0826
George Cappuccio(bs) 1985-0118/19
Denis Charles(dr) 1984, 1987-1213
Junior Cook(ts) 1984-1011
D
Walter Davis Jr(p) 1979-1980, 1980-0222, 1980-0408, 1980-0729
Liz Diamond(vo) 1989-0131
Harold Dotson(b) 1988-0600
Liz Diamond 1989
Roy Draper(tu) 1980-0414
David Durrah(p) 1980-0323
George Duvivier(b) 1985-0118/19
Phil Dwyer(ts) 1983
E
Burt Eckoff(p) 1988-0600
Loren Ellen(dr) 1980-0414
Lislie Ellis(b) 1984
F
Sony Fortune(as) 1983
G
Fred Gabin 1989
Matthew Gee(tb) 1969-0826
Benny Green(p) 1979-0909, 1984-1011
Steve Grossman(ts) 1983
H
Tardo Hamer(p) 1989-0131
Hassan Hamid(tp), 1984-1011
Craig Haynes(dr) 1985-0912
Lonnie Hillyer(tp) 1979-1980, 1980-0222, 1980-0408
David Hofstra(b) 1987-1213
Greg Hutchinson(dr) 1989-0131
J
Hakim Jamil(b) 1983
Clifford Jarvis(dr) 1980-0222
Philly Joe Jones(dr) 1956-1104
Clifford Jordan(ts) 1985-0118/19
K
Monky Kobayashi(dr) 1984-1011
L
Jeanne Lee(vo) 1984
Dan Licht(g) 1980-0414
Jimmy Lovelace(dr) 1979-1980, 1980-0408, 1980-0729
M
John Marshall(tp) 1979-0909, 19080-0222
Chuck Metcalf(b) 1980-0323
Kuni Mikami 1989
Lee Morgan(tp) 1956-1104
O
John Ore(b) 1979-0909
P
Fred Parcells(tb) 1979-0909, 1979-1118, 1980-0222, 1980-0323,
1980-0414
Cecil Paynes(bs) 1969-0826
A.R. Penk(keyb)(fl,p) 1984
Lonnie Plaxico(b) 1984-1011
R
Freddie Reed(p) 1085-0118/19
Ben Riley(dr) 1985-0118/19
Ari Roland(b) 1989-0131
Sprocket Royer(b) 1980-0414
S
Muhammad Salahuddeen(as) 1980-0323
Dick Scott(dr) 1964-0300
Shirley Scott(p) 1979-0909
China Lin Sharpe(vo) 1969-0826
Woody Shaw(tp) 1969-0826
Archie Shepp(ts) 1969-0826
Kenny Shurland(dr) 1979-0909
Don Sickler(tp) 1985-0118/19
Horace Silver(p) 1956-1104
Zoot Sims(ts) 1964-0300
Danny Spencer(dr) 1980-0323
T
Jerry Thomas(dr) 1983
Mike Tillmon(b) 1985-0912
Tommy Turrentine(tp) 1980-0222, 1989
V
Harold Vick(ts) 1979-0909
W
Ted Wald(b), 1979-1980, 1980-0222, 1980-0408, 1980-0729
Cedar Walton(p) 1969-0826
Wilbure Ware(b) 1956-1104, 1969-0826
Leroy Williams(dr) 1988-0600
Frank Wollny(g) 1984
Y
Pete Yellin(as) 1985-0912
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CLARENCE "C" SHARPE (1937 - 1990)
Unknown photgraph
MONKY KOBAAYASHI & n.y. BE BOP
Photo by Masahiko Uchino
