BRAD TERRY - THE NASHVILLE SESSIONS
SEQUENCE 1
BRAD TERRY
THE NASHVILLE SESSIONS
01) BLUES FOR BIG JIM (quartet) x’ xx”
02) I HEAR A RHAPSODY (duo) x’ xx”
03) HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN (duo) x’ xx”
04) I’M OLD FASHIONED (quartet) x’ xx”
05) ANGEL EYES (duo) x’ xx”
06) SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME (duo) x’ xx”
07) BLUES FOR BRAD (quintet) x’ xx”
08) YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS (duo) x’ xx”
09) SLEEP SAFE AND WARM (Theme From Rosemary’s baby) x’ xx”
10) I CAN’T GET STARTED (duo) x’ xx”
11) NOBLE ACCENTS (quintet) x’ xx”
TOTAL TIME: XX’ XX”
Recorded September 17/18, 2024
Brad Terry - Clarinet
Pat Coil - Piano
Jeff Coffin* - Tenor Sax
Jordan Perlson - Drums
Viktor Krauss - Upright Bass
John Cowherd - Piano
Produced by Jeff Coffin & Brad Terry
Recorded @ Yamaha Studios, Franklin, TN
Engineered by Christian Santangelo
Photos by Jeff Coffin
Brad Terry, born in 1937, is a distinguished American jazz clarinetist and whistler renowned for his improvisational prowess. Raised in Stamford, Connecticut, Brad was encouraged to pursue the clarinet by his neighbor, the legendary Benny Goodman. Throughout his illustrious career, Terry has collaborated with jazz luminaries such as Dizzy Gillespie, Lenny Breau, Roger Kellaway, Red Mitchell, and Buddy Tate. He has also conducted workshops in Poland, nurturing young musical talents.
In 2025, at 88 years young, Terry continues to perform and share his musical insights. He emphasizes the importance of improvisation, stating, "I try to hear something in my head and play it accurately once and then move on.”
Terry's discography includes notable recordings such as The Complete Living Room Tapes with guitarist Lenny Breau, showcasing his unique ability to blend clarinet and whistling in jazz, Remember with drummer Steve Grover, All About Spring with pianist Joachim Wencel, and, most recently, The Nashville Sessions (2024 Ear Up Records) which documents Brad’s first musical meetings with some of the finest improvising musicians in Music City.
Brad Terry is a musical legend and a wonder to be around! This is a beautiful recording and I’m thrilled to be part of it and to have experienced the incredible playing from not only Brad but also from Pat, Jordan, Viktor, and Jon!
- Jeff Coffin (Saxophonist w/Dave Matthews Band, 3x Grammy winner/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member)
