Leapin' and Lopin' is an album by American jazz pianist Sonny Clark, recorded on November 13, 1961 and released on Blue Note in May 1962—Clark's final album as leader before his death the following year.
Background Leapin' and Lopin''' features a guest appearance from sax player Ike Quebec, who was mounting a comeback after a decade of low visibility. The rhythm section of Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins would also appear on sessions with Dexter Gordon yielding his albums for Blue Note Go! and A Swingin' Affair.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael Nastos calls Leapin' and Lopin''' "a definitive recording for Clark, and really for all time in the mainstream jazz idiom."At Allmusic
All About Jazz stated, "Although pianist Sonny Clark had documented much fine music up to this point, one of his final recordings before an untimely death, everything seemed to solidify with this 1961 ringer."At All About Jazz
Track listing
Personnel Sonny Clark – piano Tommy Turrentine – trumpet (except "Deep in a Dream") Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone (except "Deep in a Dream") Ike Quebec – tenor saxophone ("Deep in a Dream") Butch Warren – bass Billy Higgins – drums
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