Mike Clark

American drummer Mike Clark is recognised for his contributions to jazz, jazz fusion, and post-bop. He achieved early recognition in the 1970s while performing on drum kit with Herbie Hancock. His distinctive playing on Hancock's "Actual Proof", from the 1974 album *Thrust*, significantly influenced drummers globally. Clark's discography includes *Give The Drummer Some* (1989), *Conjunction* (2001), and *Darker Machines* (2005). More recent releases feature *Mike Drop* (2021) and *Live @ Vitellos* (2021), alongside three albums from 2023: *Cantaloupe Island*, *Kosen Rufu*, and *Plays Herbie Hancock*. Further information is available via his website, MusicBrainz, and Discogs profiles.