Stanley Clarkes prolific output can soothe you with a gentle bow of the bass or launch you into an interplanetary future. His playing holds a reckless abandon, clarity, and facility rarely heard…” states the NEW YORK TIMES. “UP emphatically confirms Stanley Clarke’s continuous crusade for musical liberation through his prodigious talent and innovative spirit. We can all enjoy this sonic movement,” raves ALL ABOUT JAZZ (2015 Album Review of ‘The Stanley Clarke Band: UP’). “One of the most innovative electric bass players of the past [four} decades…” says the URBAN MUSIC SCENE.
NEA Jazz Master, 5x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner, and 15x-GRAMMY® Nominated Jazz Master STANLEY CLARKE is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. A true pioneer in Jazz and Jazz-Fusion, Clarke is particularly known for his ferocious bass dexterity and consummate musicality. Unquestionably, he has attained living legend status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso! Clarke was Rolling Stones very first “Jazzman of the Year”; was honored with Bass Player Magazines Lifetime Achievement Award; and is a member of Guitar Player Magazines Gallery of Greats. “Stanley Clarke is one of the finest jazz artists of his generation!” raves BILLBOARD. Clarke has won 5 GRAMMY® Awards and received 15 GRAMMY® Award Nominations, having won “Best Contemporary Jazz Album” in 2011 for ‘The Stanley Clarke Band’. “Clarke forged a legendary career with pianist/composer Chick Corea in the jazz fusion group Return to Forever…” says the LOS ANGELES TIMES.