Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarkeis an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and electric bass as well as for his numerous film and television scores. He is best known for his work with the fusion band Return to Forever, and his role as a bandleader in several trios and ensembles...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBassist
Date of Birth30 June 1951
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States of America
The main thing that everyone was looking for in selecting which songs would go on this anthology were the ones in which the bass was really prominent.
He's probably the most interesting musician I've met in the last 10 years. You can write anything for him, and he can play it.
George is a great combination of science and soul, I've never forgotten where I come from. This is my home.
After my last solo album in '93, I got heavily into the film-composing thing. I didn't really have much to say... I was going through a divorce at that point, and to be quite honest, I really wasn't in the mood for making a CD then.
Bass players are always the intellectual kind, but nobody knows it.
Surrounding myself with people I enjoy being with made the sessions effortless. Everyone came prepared and ready to play. All were great musicians and they came to the studio to give everything they had.
I felt like I was trailblazing. And that's what I did.
It's very difficult sometimes having bands, you know, when all the members aren't on the same page.
The point is, technology has empowered so many musicians, you know?
When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.
Scientology is probably one of the most misunderstood things, and it's sad that it's so misunderstood.
Ray Gomez is truly an unsung hero in American music.