About Gus Clark
Lived 1913 – 1979 (aged 65). Gus Clark was a Belgian bandleader.
Gustave De Clercq, better known as Gus Clark (October 21, 1913, Antwerp - April 10, 1979, Antwerp) was a Belgian jazz pianist.
Clark led local dance bands while still in his teens, and also played in the groups of musicians such as Harry Pohl, Maurice Pinto, and Jack Hoedemaeker. In the 1930s he played with his own group in Belgium, including at the Brussels club Le Boeuf sur le Toit; Coleman Hawkins performed with this ensemble. He later set up a new ensemble of all-black musicians in Belgium, which included Lauderic Caton as a sideman. Clark performed with Jean Omer, Jean Robert, and Gus Deloof as a sideman, and continued recording as a leader in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gus Clark?
Belgian jazz pianist
When was Gus Clark born?
Gus Clark was born on 21 October 1913 in Antwerp.
When did Gus Clark die?
Gus Clark died on 10 April 1979.
What was Gus Clark's occupation?
Gus Clark was a bandleader.
What nationality was Gus Clark?
Gus Clark was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gus Clark. https://biography.guide/gus-clark/
MLA: "Gus Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gus-clark/.
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