PETER CLARK
Genres: Vocal Jazz, Pop, Art Song, Folk, Big Band • United Kingdom

Peter's career as an entertainer, recording artist and television personality began over 45 years ago. Born in England, he moved with his family to Australia, where, at age 10, he began six years of study in classical piano. At age 16, he moved to Sydney to begin a career as a commercial artist. However, a successful appearance on "Australia's Amateur Hour" at age 17 proved to be the turning point, and he became a professional musician, using the name Chet Clark. He began playing with jazz and pop groups in the Sydney area after studying recordings by Fats Waller, Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, and Nat Cole, all major influences. He appeared all over the Sydney area in 1955-57 appearing with many other emerging performers such as Johnny O’Keefe and Barry Crocker. At the same time he performed with top jazz musicians, becoming the first Australian artist to have simultaneous careers in read more...