Up The Stanley Clarke Band

• 1 Pop Virgil 03:18
• 2 Last Train to Sanity 03:33
• 3 Up 03:16
• 4 Brazilian Love Affair (Dedicated to George Duke) 06:36
• 5 Bass Folk Song #13: Mingus 00:57
• 6 I Have Something to Tell You Tonight 06:24
• 7 Trust (Dedicated to Nana) 03:38
• 8 Bass Folk Song #7: Tradition 01:51
• 9 Gotham City 03:42
• 10 Bass Folk Song #14: Dance of the Giant Hummingbird / Bass Folk Song #15: Eleuthera Island 02:04
• 11 School Days 05:30
• 12 La Canción de Sofia 04:09
• Total Runtime 44:58

Info for Up

Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke considers his upcoming Mack Avenue Records release, The Stanley Clarke Band’s UP, to be the most energetic, rhythmic and upbeat album that he has ever done—and with more than 40 solo albums under his belt, that’s saying quite a lot. Clarke’s signature bass virtuosity and technical acumen is present throughout, but the enjoyment he had in making this album is also apparent. Unlike his predominantly acoustic bass work on the last few albums, UP is almost equal parts electric and acoustic bass.

“My aim here was to make a record with my friends. Every single recording session was nothing but fun. The environment I established allowed me to be much less bothered by outside elements,” says Clarke. “Surrounding myself with people I enjoy being with made the sessions effortless. Everyone came prepared and ready to play. All were great musicians and we played together naturally. They came to the studio to give everything they had. I can truly say it was a process that I am grateful to have experienced.” (Stanley Clarke)

Stanley Clarke, electric & double basse, vocals (4), producer
Additional musicians:
Mariela Arredondo, vocals (2)
Natasha Agrama, vocals (2,4)
Jessica Vautor, vocals (4)
Patrice Quinn, vocals (4)
Paul Jackson Jr., guitar (1,3,4)
Joe Walsh, guitar (3)
Jimmy Herring, guitar (11)
Greg Phillinganes, keyboards (1)
Ruslan Sirota, piano (2,3,6,7,9,11), electric piano (6), synth (11)
Beka Gochiashvili, piano (4)
Phil Davis, synth (4), keyboards (9)
Chick Corea, piano (11)
Dan Higgins, tenor & baritone saxophones (1,4)
Kamasi Washington, saxophone (3,6)
Doug Webb, saxophones (9)
Andy Martin, trombone (1,4)
Gary Grant, trumpet (1,4)
Ilmar Gavilán, violin (2)
Melissa White, violin (2)
Jaime Amador, viola (2)
Matthew Zalkind, cello (2)
John Robinson, drums (1)
Ronald Bruner Jr., drums (2,6,7)
Stewart Copeland, drums (3)
Michael Mitchell, drums (4,9)
Gerry Brown, drums (11)
Nick Mancini, marimba (2)
Felipe Fraga, percussion (4)
Lenny Castro, percussion (4)

Stanley Clarke
With over 40 albums, four-time Grammy® Award-winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status. Born in Philadelphia, Clarke has been a constant force of nature in American music since the early 1970s with the success of the jazz-fusion group Return To Forever. During his 45+ year career, he has collaborated with Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Art Blakey, Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, The Police, Herbie Hancock and many more. Doubling on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity, Clarke was the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. Known for his intense dexterity and consummate musicality, Clarke is a true pioneer in jazz and jazz-fusion. Additionally, his creativity has been recognized and rewarded in every way imaginable: gold and platinum records, Grammy® Awards, Emmy® nominations, a BMI Award, and virtually every reader’s and critic’s poll in existence. He was Rolling Stone’s very first Jazzman of the year.

This album contains no booklet.