“Zahara” Finalist in the 2007 NZ Music Awards.

Released in November 2006, this is an album of jazz orientated music with a “world music” flavour. Zahara is a village in the Andalucian flamenco heartland visited on a recent music research trip. This highly acclaimed eclectic collection of original compositions is inspired by travels and music research in Spain, Morocco, Cuba and South America--the sounds and rhythms of flamenco fused with jazz and Cuban music is a heady mix. A fiery brass section, flamenco hand-claps, vocals, electrifying trumpet, sax and piano solos are balanced by some evocative ballads.

The KEVIN CLARK TRIO-Live! With Guests
“The SANDBAR SESSIONS”
Winner of the NZ Music Award TUI for Best Jazz Album 2005

This award winning CD was recorded live at the Sandbar in Paremata where the group played twice monthly for four and a half years. This CD captures the intimacy, spontaneity and excitement of the group at their regular gig. With Kevin at the piano are Rowan Clark-bass, Reuben Bradley-drums, Colin Hemmingsen and Alex Nyman-saxophones, Michael Taylor-trumpet, Hannah Griffinvocals, Lance Philip-percussion and Wade Sharp-acoustic guitar.

“ONCE UPON A SONG I FLEW”
Winner of the NZ Music Award TUI for Best Jazz Album 2003

This award winning album of original compositions with influences from Latin America, the Middle East and South Africa, features some of New Zealand’s finest musicians. It received rave reviews in New Zealand and overseas, and was also released in South Africa. There are several African “Township Jazz” tracks, and a tribute hymn to the great Nelson Mandela. Great for drinking wine to or serious listening. Read review on Canadian jazz website, All-About-Jazz, here.

“DON'T YOU FEEL MY LEG” - featuring vocalist Fran Barton.

A collection of popular music and light jazz from radio and studio recordings, and the long running Brian Edwards “On Saturday” live to air television show in the 70s for which Kevin was the musical director. Fran and the group performed weekly on the show. A must-have for the many fans of Fran, who has recently made several appearances again on television with the group. She is also on Once Upon A Song I Flew and Zahara.