American bassist (born 1951)
Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke at Leverkusener Jazztage (Germany), November 7, 2016
Born (1951-06-30 ) June 30, 1951 (age 73) Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.Genres Occupations Instruments Years active 1966–present Labels Website stanleyclarke .com
Musical artist
Stanley Clarke (born June 30, 1951) is 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.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
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.[ 4] [ 5] Clarke was selected to become a 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship .[ 6]
A Stanley Clarke electric bass is permanently on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. [ 7] [ 8] [ 1]
^ a b "Stanley Clarke Finds Reel Career in Film Scores : Jazz: For the multifaceted bassiest, who comes to the Coach House tonight, touring is now a way to unwind" . Los Angeles Times . November 17, 1993. Retrieved April 14, 2020 .
^ "Stanley Clarke Lets His Bass Do the Talking in Solo Album" . Los Angeles Times . July 29, 1988. Retrieved April 14, 2020 .
^ "BOYZ N THE HOOD 25th Anniversary Celebration and Conversation" . Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . May 18, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2020 .
^ "Stanley Clarke" . GRAMMY.com . November 19, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2020 .
^ "Stanley Clarke Discusses Return To Forever" . GRAMMY.com . September 16, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2020 .
^ "Stanley Clarke National Endowment for the Arts" . Arts.gov . Retrieved August 30, 2021 .
^ "Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass" . National Museum of African American History and Culture . Retrieved April 14, 2020 .
^ "The Stanley Clarke Band" . GRAMMY.com . November 19, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2020 .