StickPeople Episode 3: Stanley Clarke

The StickPeople chat with legendary bassist and composer Stanley Clarke for an entertaining discussion about his career and other great bassists. Recorded in October 2020, after Rocco Prestia had passed but prior to the passing of Chick Corea and Paul Jackson.
THE STICKPEOPLE ARE:
Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock, Headhunters)
Greg Errico (Sly & the Family Stone, Weather Report)
David Garibaldi (Tower of Power, Talking Drums)
Michael Shrieve (Santana, Go)
Lenny White (Miles Davis, Return to Forever)
Stanley Clarke audio excerpts:
"Bass Folk Song"
"Hot Fun"
"Silly Putty"
"Lopsy Lu"
Produced by Mike Charlasch, Morphist
Graphic design: Hélène Paulette Côté, Morphist
Video editing: Artur Gevorgyan
StickPeople art: Christo Downs
Photos: Raj Naik, John Fell, Tina Abbaszadeh, Steve Korn, Michael Weintroub and others
(c) 2021 StickPeople LLC

[@maxfreitas8982]

About 35 years ago, I was a bass student in Brazil, already collecting records from all of you bands. I played my bass along with the records, I know a lot of phrases and grooves from you. For me they are the best companies of my existence. Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs...

[@cephoras]

"That's when music was really music....always moving forward". thank you, Lenny!

[@Jamaicafunk]

I dug the audio transitions.

[@drummermikeclark]

This one as sooo interesting... Stanley!!!!

[@dadduorp]

Man, I'd loved to hear the juicy outtakes. On another note, I wished they'd have given more insight on Doug Rauch. A true innovator and who I'm convinced, was the originator of the slap-bass sound. Died WAY too young.

[@rhythmfield]

The insights about Ron Carter were profound truth - and the groove/structure and harmonic movement lie with the BASS PLAYER, NOT with the drummer. I’ve always felt that way and I often let the bass player lead the dance if they are capable and secure. When they were discussing the 1960s Miles Davis quintet and that RON CARTER was the point man and the chief of operations and groove, I found that really confirmed what I’ve thought for years. Thank you STICk PEOPLE!

[@thestickpeople939]

Right on Greg!

[@peterstone9]

Lenny 29:10 truer words never spoken......

[@magn8195]

This is a spectacular discussion consisting of the most astonishing and virtuosic musicians! 🤩Thank you for sharing this!

[@cephoras]

All of my favorite musicians in one chat session - incredible. Please keep it going! And thanks, Dave for getting this going.

[@muratallamani]

Brilliant stuff. Thanks

[@thestickpeople939]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@VinceStefanetti]

Loved the talk - great data!

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

I agree w Stanley . The “Drones” thing w Weather Report . Zawinul had perhaps a half dozen classic things.. Jaco had a few also.. But neither were the caliber of composer Chick was , in earlier years especially , up until “Friends “ and “Humpty Dumpty “. Same goes for John McLaughlin. For NO ONE could top RTF with Bill Connors. Greatest fusion band of all time

[@gazg1978]

10 sticks vs 4 strings, bless you Stanley! "Stick to your guns!"

[@supreethkurthukoti9851]

Thank you for this! Such insightful words from Stanley Clarke. More power to The StickPeople.

[@gilbertovera9428]

Fascinating stories!

[@muratallamani]

Chick. RIP man.

[@BlackRootsUNLIMITED]

This is beautiful 👌🏿❤️

[@jeffjoy1656]

wowwww. A 6 course meal.

[@FordGreeneLawyer]

Barry Finnerty mentioned as trying out for guitar chair of Return to Forever a little after 19:00.

[@Batteristo]

Chucho Valdes