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“There are few words in the music business or in art that I'll say people or some writers are overgenerous with words like 'legend' or 'genius', 'he's a pioneer' and all of that.”

Quote by Stanley Clarke

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Stanley Clarke, born June 30, 1951 in Philadelphia, is one of the most influential jazz fusion bassists in history. He revolutionized the role of electric bass in jazz, pioneering it as a solo instrument. As a key member of Chick Corea's Return to Forever, Clarke's album "School Days" became a jazz fusion classic. The four-time Grammy Award winner is often called the "Father of Electric Bass," having profoundly influenced generations of bass players worldwide. more

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