Jazz Greats: Stanley Clarke

Stanley Clarke (born June 30, 1951)

Bassist and Film Composer, Stanley Clarke, is a Founding member of the Band, Return to Forever, and he helped to establish the Bass Guitar in the Jazz Genre. He is regarded for his prowess on both the acoustic and electric Bass. He has equal mastery on both instruments. He was featured on works by others (Stanley Getz, Dexter Gordon, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and many others) and is revered for his work in the Band, Return to Forever and also for his successful  solo Albums. He composed for film and television and also ventured into Rock Music. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: Rock and Roll Jelly, School days (full Album), Danger Street, Wild dog (with George Duke) , Silly putty, Lopsy Lu, Quiet afternoon (1979) and School days

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Clarke

Background information
Born	June 30, 1951(age 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, jazz fusion,funk, rock, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Double bass, bass guitar
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Nemperor, Epic,Heads Up, Mack Avenue, Elektra
Associated acts	Return to Forever,the New Barbarians, George Duke, Animal Logic,Trio!, SMV