Stanley Clarke

I love a variety of music, and therefore often find fusions to be interesting and enjoyable.
For some reason, I particularly like rock fusions, and Stanley Clarke has a unique blend of jazz with a bit of pop, rock, and R&B thrown in that is infectious, irresistible and uniquely his own. He is not the next anyone, and when he came to Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, so close to Washington, DC, I had to take the opportunity to check it out in person.
In the spirit of jazz, the interaction between the musicians was almost like a conversation, with the sounds blending perfectly, but at the same time, watching the artists in the way they moved, played and even their expressions, they seemed to be talking back and forth to one another using their instruments rather than their voices.
I have never seen a performance quite like this, and it was clear that the others in the audience were equally intrigued. It was almost like seeing a music concert and a wordless play at the same time. I got so wrapped up in the music it seemed like the artists were weaving a tale, that I was actually seeing a play rather than just a music concert. This energy was maintained through the entire concert and at the end left me wanting to see more.

The thing I like best about writing a review for Stanley Clarke is that anything I say will not prepare you for a concert of his. He is a consummate musician, band leader, and composer. He seeks out young talent that has the same joy and inventiveness that he has as a performer (and can just plain keep up). He is present and fresh in his musicality, by which I mean he can play a bazillion shows and he is not going to get tired of the music, by which I mean you will find the performance by him and his band-mates mesmerizing. He is a master of both the acoustic and electric bass.

Best gig I've ever seen
Humble Stanley lets his musicians expressing their potentials.
Intense atmosphere in the venue.
Astonishing quality
Moving experience.

If you have the chance to see Goog Bye Pork Pie Hat played by Stanley, you will remember it for your life.

I have seen Stanley Clarke live in concert a number of times. The first time I saw Mr. Clarke, he was performing with the late, great George Duke. I can’t wait to see him live in concert again. He’s like fine wine - gets better with time!!!

have seen stanley clarke twice in concert. i was truly entertained.hes a baaaaaaad man.
seen him with george duke, and the one time with marcus miller. love how he interacts with his bandmates.

In a word PHENOMINAL! As was expected he delivered as always, and for this show he introduced THREE YOUNG LIONS with musical ability of seasoned pros, a must see concert!