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Bob Lark is a trumpet and flugelhorn player whose performances are especially notable for his lyrical style and fine tone. His harmonically oriented improvisations shift between aggressive and cool playng. In speaking of Lark, jazz icon Clark Terry says, "He's a very good trumpet player, a very good musician. He's paid his dues." Bob's playng and writing are featured on the compact disc recordings UNTIL YOU (2003) and FIRST STEPS (1997) on the Hallway Records label.

Bob is an active clinician and guest conductor, and is the past-president of the Illinois Unit of the IAJE, has chaired the International Trumpet Guild jazz improvisation competition, served as the host for the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, and throughout the 1990's directed the Midwest Grammy High School Jazz Band. In November of 2005 alto saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist Jim McNeely, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer/producer Bill Goodwin will collaborate with Bob Lark for a live performance and studio recording. The forthcoming CD recording will focus on original compositions and arrangements by Bob and the quintet members.