Name: Mike Clark Organ Trio
Start: 2026-08-28T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-28T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH

Mike Clark - drums
Dave Stryker - guitar
Jerry Z - Hammond Organ
Mike Clark is one of the most influential drummers in modern jazz and funk, known for his groundbreaking work with Herbie Hancock and the legendary The Headhunters. A Sacramento native, Clark helped define the East Bay Sound of Oakland in the 1970s and is widely regarded as the "Father of Linear Drumming" for his innovative approach on Hancock's landmark album Thrust.
Over a career spanning five decades, Clark has recorded and performed with an extraordinary roster of artists, including Christian McBride, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Chris Potter, Tony Bennett, Donald Harrison, and many others. His grooves with The Headhunters rank among the most sampled drum performances in hip-hop history.
A prolific bandleader, educator, and author, Clark has released numerous acclaimed recordings, including Give The Drummer Some, Actual Proof, Blueprints of Jazz, and Mike Clark Plays Herbie Hancock. His instructional books, including The Post Bop Drum Book and Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves & Advanced Concepts, have become essential resources for drummers worldwide.
Today, Clark continues to tour internationally as both an acoustic jazz artist and co-leader of The Headhunters, remaining one of the most respected and influential drummers in contemporary music.
A $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum.
Important Notices:
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