Ezra Pound
American poet and critic (1885-1972)
Stanley Clarkeis an American bassist, composer and founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands. Clarke gave the bass guitar a prominence it lacked in jazz-related music.
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About the Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarkeis an American bassist, composer and founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands. Clarke gave the bass guitar a prominence it lacked in jazz-related music. He is the first jazz-fusion bassist to headline tours, sell out shows worldwide and have recordings reach gold status.
Clarke is a 5-time Grammy winner, with 15 nominations, 3 as a solo artist, 1 with the Stanley Clarke Band, and 1 with Return to Forever. Clarke was selected to become a 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship.
A Stanley Clarke electric bass is permanently on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
3 Quotes by Stanley Clarke
- 1.
After all my years of doing instrumental music I still like just a simple instrumental song with a nice catchy melody and an opportunity to play a solo over a harmonic structure.
Stanley ClarkeAmerican bassist, film composer and founding member of Return to Forever
- 2.
I think I’ve done more recording in the past 10 years than most people, but it’s all been directed toward film composing and soundtracks. Just the same, it’s been great.
Stanley ClarkeAmerican bassist, film composer and founding member of Return to Forever
- 3.
Usually, when I do a soundtrack, the music from the movie doesn’t have anything to do with me personally. It’s music to enhance to the film. My own stuff is more introspective and about what’s on going in my head.
Stanley ClarkeAmerican bassist, film composer and founding member of Return to Forever