The Message The Stanley Clarke Band

• 1 And Ya Know We're Missing You: Dedicated to Leon NDUGU Chancler, Darryl Brown, Al Jarreau, Tom Petty, Chuck Berry & my good friend Larry Coryell 01:58
• 2 After the Cosmic Rain/Dance of the Planetary Prince 06:59
• 3 The Rugged Truth 03:32
• 4 Combat Continuum 05:04
• 5 The Message 02:47
• 6 Lost in a World 05:31
• 7 Alternative Facts 03:46
• 8 Bach Cello Suite 1 (Prelude) 02:25
• 9 The Legend of the Abbas and the Sacred Talisman 04:03
• 10 Enzo's Theme 03:44
• 11 To Be Alive 04:52
• Total Runtime 44:41

Info for The Message

45 years after his album debut, four-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke shows he is still unapproachable on both the electric and acoustic, wielding a vision of fusion and funk, breakbeats and bass-interpreted cello suites with a little help from friends like rapper/beatboxer Doug E. Fresh and trumpeter Mark Isham.

Backed by a young versatile band and a collection of tunes written in the midst of a tumultuous tour of Europe, 'The Message' swells with an abundance of strength, soul and astounding musicianship.

'The Message' is unmistakably a Stanley Clarke record. Five decades of unapproachable bass mastery doesn't come easy and Clarke has no interest in relinquishing his throne. Propelled by the youthfulness of his bandmates, Clarke reaches even deeper into his bag of tricks for an incredibly satisfying listen.

Stanley Clarke, bass
Cameron Graves, synthesizers
Beka Gochiashvili, acoustic piano, keyboards
Mike Mitchell, drums

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.

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