Clark Terry - What A Wonderful World (For Louis & Duke) (1993)

The album is a tribute to two of jazz's greatest figures, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Clark Terry, who was a member of Ellington's band for many years and knew the musical world of both legends very well, performs the program without trying to imitate the original recordings. His playing is characterized by humor, warmth and an impeccable sense of swing. The combination of elements of classic mainstream jazz, swing and bebop makes the album one of Clark Terry's most successful works from the 1990s.
The recordings were made in New York on February 1, 1993, during a single studio recording day. Clark Terry invited musicians with whom he had played many times during his career: trombonist Al Grey, pianist Dado Moroni, double bassist Ron Carter and drummer Lewis Nash. Lesa Terry's violin playing can also be heard on two recordings, which lends the music a special warmth and a color unusual in the world of jazz quintes. The producer was Bob Thiele, who had a close relationship with Louis Armstrong and is also known as the co-writer of the famous What a Wonderful World. This makes his participation in this project particularly symbolic.