Stanley Clarke – Stanley Clarke (VG+/VG)
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Stanley Clarke is an LP by Stanley Clarke from 1974 released on the Nemperor Records label.
About this album
Stanley Clarke’s self-titled debut is a landmark of jazz-fusion, where virtuosic bass playing meets the muscle of funk and rock. Released in 1974, it introduced Clarke as a commanding solo voice after his breakthrough work with Return to Forever, and helped push the electric bass to the front of the mix as a lead instrument. Built around sharp rhythmic drive, orchestral touches and standout pieces such as Lopsy Lu and Vulcan Princess, the album shows why Clarke became one of fusion’s most influential figures. Its blend of compositional ambition and groove made it a key statement in 1970s jazz-rock.
Genre: Jazz
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Vulcan Princess
A2 Yesterday Princess
A3 Lopsy Lu
A4 Power
B1 Spanish Phases For Strings & Bass
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