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Stanley Clarke, born in 1951, is a bassist and composer from Philadelphia and a founding member of Return to Forever, a pioneering jazz fusion band. He lifted the bass guitar from a supporting instrument to a lead voice, and he became the earliest fusion bassist to headline his own tours and fill concert halls worldwide. His twenty-seven studio albums include Children of Forever in 1973, Stanley Clarke in 1974, Journey to Love in 1975, School Days in 1976, Modern Man in 1978, I Wanna Play for You in 1979, Rocks, Pebbles and Sand in 1980 and The Clarke / Duke Project in 1981 with keyboardist George Duke. He holds the NEA Jazz Masters honor. Clarke plays both electric and upright bass with astonishing speed, power and soul, and his concerts are thrilling jazz, funk and rock fusion.
- Genres: jazz, rock and pop
- Active since 1966
- Born in Philadelphia
- Labels: Polydor Records, Epic Records
- Category: Musician
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How much does Stanley Clarke cost?
Our estimate puts Stanley Clarke's booking fee in the $50K–$100K range. Treat it as a planning estimate rather than a quote: dates, location, event type and travel, production and hospitality all affect the final cost.
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Stanley Clarke: Tiny Desk Concert · NPR Music Watch on YouTube
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Milestones
- Released the album Children of Forever
- Released the album Stanley Clarke
- Released the album Journey to Love
- Released the album School Days
- Released the album Modern Man
- Released the album I Wanna Play for You
- Released the album Rocks, Pebbles and Sand
- Released the album The Clarke / Duke Project
- Released the album The Griffith Park Collection
- Won the Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Forever")
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What is the typical fee range for Stanley Clarke?
Our estimate puts Stanley Clarke in the $50K–$100K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Stanley Clarke but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Lee Ritenour, John Scofield, Steve Swallow.
Who is similar to Stanley Clarke but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Keith Jarrett, George Benson, Herbie Hancock.
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The estimated booking fee for Stanley Clarke is $50K–$100K (estimate).
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