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Clark Terry	Clark Terry: 1920-2015 WBGO mourns the loss of Clark Terry, who passed away on Saturday, February 21 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, surrounded by his family, students and friends. He was known internationally for his signature musicianship and deep gratitude for his fans and supporters. For nearly half a century, Clark's greatest passion was helping to make young musicians' dreams come true. He was a tremendous source of inspiration, of love, of respect, of decency, and of human rights. He was one of the first recruits of the United States Navy when black musicians were given the Rating of Musician in 1942. From being one of the few musicians who played as a featured soloist in both the Count Basie and the Duke Ellington Orchestras, to being the first black staff musician at NBC, Clark had multiple bands including big bands, youth bands and other ensembles. He was one of the most recorded jazz musicians in history, appearing on more than 900 albums. Clark's devotion towards mentoring young musicians influenced the lives of worldwide master talents such as Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis and Dianne Reeves amongst countless others. He inspired everyone by example. As he was quoted in the documentary about his life and love for mentoring students, Keep On Keeping On, "Your mind is a powerful asset. Use it for positive thoughts and you'll learn what I've learned. I call it getting on the plateau of positivity." Services for Clark Terry will be led by Reverend Calvin Butts this Saturday, February 28th at 10am at Abyssinian Baptist Church, located at 132 W 138th St, New York, NY.