Larry Clark - Part 2

June 23, 2024

Listen to the second episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

Clark will share his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discuss his unique archive of cassette tapes. The collection features never-before-heard live recordings of Clark’s work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody. 

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.