2018 Reader Favorite Bassists – #4: Stanley Clarke
Back in October, Stanley Clarke teased a new “Stratocaster” bass concept he was working on. That story was the third most viewed story on No Treble all year. But that wasn’t it for Stanley. He also released a new album in June, and readers enjoyed the videos we shared by the legendary bassist.
Stanley Clarke Teases New Stratocaster Bass
In a new interview with Bass Guitar Magazine’s Joel McIver, Stanley revealed he’s working with Fender on a new four-string bass based on the Stratocaster guitar. The bass was designed with the Stanley’s longtime collaborator Thomas Lieber…
Stanley Clarke: Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 Performance
On July 9, 1980, Stanley hit the stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival along with Simon Philips on drums, Charles Johnson on guitar, and Steve Bach on keys. And the performance was epic. Here’s the complete show…
Stanley Clarke, Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler: Oleo
We were sad to hear of the passing of legendary drummer Ndugu Chancler. While he is best known as the drummer for Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” his career was marked with tons of great jazz, fusion, and funk grooves. Here’s a display of some his jazz chops with pianist Patrice Rushen and Stanley on the jazz standard “Oleo”…
Stanley Clarke Reveals New Album for 2018
45 years after his debut album as a leader, Stanley Clarke announced his next release in 2018. The Message features the bass master alongside his longtime touring band of young innovators…
Stanley Clarke Band: Beyond the Seventh Galaxy
In celebration of Stanley Clarke’s birthday on June 30th, we shared this clip of Stanley and his band going back in time with this performance of Chick Corea’s “Beyond the Seventh Galaxy”…
