Larry Clark - Part 1

June 16, 2024

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to the first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

Clark is a veteran of the Indianapolis jazz scene and he’s performed with dozens of Avenue jazz legends, including the Hampton Sisters, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Steve Weakley, and many more. Clark has also played with jazz stars outside the Indianapolis scene, like Groove Holmes, Rusty Bryant, and David “Fathead” Newman. 

In 2005, Clark’s work was honored by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Clark remains active in the jazz scene today and currently serves as the president of the Indianapolis Musicians Union. 

Join us for the next two weeks, as Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue. We’ll also listen to never-before-heard live recordings from Clark’s personal collection, featuring his work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody.