Cool Struttin' LP

Sonny Clark's "Cool Struttin'" hits the sweet spot like the relief of finding the right street corner when you're lost; smooth, rich, yet just enough of a twist to keep you engaged. This vinyl cuts through the air with a taut energy, featuring a tight ensemble that includes Art Farmer and Jackie McLean, all riffing off Clark's genius. Each track, from the title number to the reflective "Blue Minor," brings the pulse of a dimly lit jazz bar to your living room, full of surprises that unfold like a conversation with an old friend. Keep this close; it's an intimate encounter with a talent too soon taken from us.