Clarence "Sonny" Henry

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Clarence "Sonny" Henry is a jazz guitarist and songwriter best known for writing the song "Evil Ways" c. 1957, [1] which was made famous by the Latin rock band Santana in 1969. [2]

Discography

As sideman

With Willie Bobo

With Chico O'Farrill

With Mongo Santamaria

With Mary Lou Williams

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References

  1. Bulletin. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1975.
  2. Clarence Henry Discography