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Richly talented Jazz artist Stanley Clarke has released him latest album titled Stanley Clarke and Wow! It’s really a good one.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Stanley Clarke. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

If you’re a Stanley Clarke fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Clarke, or even Jazz to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Quiet Afternoon, track 4 – Desert Song, and track 6 – Life Is Just A Game.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – School Days. Outstanding!

Stanley Clarke Release Notes:

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One word describes the CD 1 2 To The Bass from Stanley Clarke… AWESOME!

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.

I’m of the opinion that 1 2 To The Bass is certainly Stanley Clarke’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – Simply Said, track 3 – Where Is The Love, and track 12 – Shanti, Peace, Shalom, Paz

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – 1,2, To The Bass. Great track!

1 2 To The Bass Release Notes:

Stanley Clarke originally released 1 2 To The Bass on April 15, 2003 on the Epic label.  Read more...

The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Stanley Clarke has released him CD entitled Toys Of Men. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Stanley Clarke fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Toys Of Men Stanley Clarke’s artistic excellence is on full display as Clarke has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

The CD opens with an outstanding track, The Toys Of Men, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

Toys Of Men has a pleasantly varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Listen to Toys Of Men and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Stanley Clarke is clearly in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD.

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Standards is the latest Jazz CD put out by the highly talented Stanley Clarke who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Stanley Clarke fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.

This one literally grabs your attention right from the start with Lover Man and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song We Three Kings, which is another great track by the way.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

Overall Standards is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Jazz collection. Truly an outstanding Jazz CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – Mack The Knife, track 11 – Christmas Time Is Here, and track 12 – We Three Kings

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Lover Man. Good stuff!

Standards Release Notes:

Stanley Clarke originally released Standards on August 15, 2006 on the Kind Of Blue label.  Read more...

At The Movies is the latest Jazz CD put out by the richly talented Stanley Clarke who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Stanley Clarke fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Stanley Clarke has been a super star in the Jazz genre for quite a while now and At The Movies is an excellent illustration as to why.

The nice thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

Listen to At The Movies and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Stanley Clarke is clearly in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Jazz music you’ll enjoy this album.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 – Justice’s Groove, track 8 – Higher Learning Main Title, and track 15 – Max’s Theme

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Passenger 57 Main Title. Good stuff!

At The Movies Release Notes:

Stanley Clarke originally released At The Movies on August 8, 1995 on the Epic Soundtrax label.

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