stanley clarke Archives - ContemporaryJazz.com https://contemporaryjazz.com/category/stanley-clarke Celebrating 30 Years Online! Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/contemporaryjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-ContemporaryJazz-mascot-logo-favicon-512x512-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 stanley clarke Archives - ContemporaryJazz.com https://contemporaryjazz.com/category/stanley-clarke 32 32 124780169 Top Contemporary Jazz Albums – September 15, 1990 https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-albums-september-15-1990 https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-albums-september-15-1990#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:56:50 +0000 https://contemporaryjazz.com/?p=4669 ContemporaryJazz.com is looking back at the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart from 35 years ago. Michael Franks’ 1990 release Blue Pacific glowed with his trademark lyrical cleverness – playful turns of phrase and gentle humor wrapped in breezy storytelling. The album’s uncommon trio of producers: Jeff Lorber, Tommy LiPuma, and Walter Becker (yes, the […]

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]]> ContemporaryJazz.com is looking back at the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart from 35 years ago.

Michael Franks’ 1990 release Blue Pacific glowed with his trademark lyrical cleverness – playful turns of phrase and gentle humor wrapped in breezy storytelling. The album’s uncommon trio of producers: Jeff Lorber, Tommy LiPuma, and Walter Becker (yes, the Steely Dan Becker) each bring a distinct touch. The album’s opening track “The Art of Love” is a clear Lorber production and we played it a lot on the late night contemporary jazz radio show. No matter which producer is used, Franks will always sound unique, not just because of his voice but because of his uniqueness as a lyricist.

Top Contemporary Jazz Albums
Week of September 15, 1990

# Artist Album
1 Michael Franks Blue Pacific ▶
2 Spyro Gyra featuring Jay Beckenstein Fast Forward ▶
3 John McLaughlin Trio Live at the Royal Festival Hall ▶
4 Bob James Grand Piano Canyon ▶
5 Najee Tokyo Blue ▶
6 Anita Baker Compositions ▶
7 Stanley Clarke / George Duke 3 ▶
8 The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman Welcome to the St. James’ Club ▶
9 Basia London Warsaw New York ▶
10 Larry Carlton Collection ▶
11 Lonnie Liston Smith Love Goddess ▶
12 Richard Elliot What’s Inside ▶
13 Tom Grant Edge of the World ▶
14 Stanley Jordan Live ▶
15 Ricardo Silveira Amazon Secrets ▶
16 Bob Berg In the Shadows ▶
17 Bobby Lyle The Journey ▶
18 Max Groove Maximum Groove ▶
19 Alex Bugnon Head Over Heels ▶
20 Ronnie Laws True Spirit ▶
21 Acoustic Alchemy Reference Point ▶
22 Vernell Brown, Jr. A Total Eclipse ▶
23 John Patitucci Sketchbook ▶
24 Brandon Fields Other Places ▶
25 Kenny G Live ▶

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]]> https://contemporaryjazz.com/top-contemporary-jazz-albums-september-15-1990/feed 0 4669 New CDs and DVDs In May https://contemporaryjazz.com/new-cds-and-dvds-in-may https://contemporaryjazz.com/new-cds-and-dvds-in-may#respond Mon, 04 May 2009 01:50:09 +0000 http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/?p=1670 Here is a list of new CDs and DVDs coming in May that I’m aware of. Click to order the CD from Amazon.com, or to download MP3s. Your purchases through these links help the site! May 5 Poogie Bell Band – Get on the Kit

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]]> Rituals by Nicola ConteHere is a list of new CDs and DVDs coming in May that I’m aware of. Click Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this CD through Amazon.com to order the CD from Amazon.com, or Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this through iTunes to download MP3s. Your purchases through these links help the site!

May 5
Poogie Bell Band – Get on the Kit | Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this download
Jim Beard w/ Vince Mendoza – Revolutions
Incognito – Live in Jakarta DVD

May 12
Return To Forever – Live at Montreux 2008 DVD / Blu-ray
Stanley Clarke Trio w/ Hiromi and Lenny White – Jazz in the Garden | Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this download
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Charnett Moffett (feat. Will Calhoun) – The Art of Improvisation

May 19
Richard Elliot – Rock Steady | Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this download
Nicola Conte – Rituals | Support ContemporaryJazz.com by buying this download
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May 26
Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow & Antonio Sanchez – Quartet Live!
Diana Krall – Live In Rio DVD / Blu-ray

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]]> https://contemporaryjazz.com/new-cds-and-dvds-in-may/feed 0 1670 Review: Thunder from Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten https://contemporaryjazz.com/review-thunder-from-smv https://contemporaryjazz.com/review-thunder-from-smv#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:42:10 +0000 http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/?p=732 Thunder. Rhythmic, melodic, rock you out, funk you up. Thunder!  I can’t imagine a better name for this all-star collaboration between these three Bass Masters of the Universe. The thunderous power that is conjured up by SMV is awe-inspiring, not just in the low and middle registers, but in the compositions and arrangements as well. […]

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]]> Thunder. Rhythmic, melodic, rock you out, funk you up. Thunder!  I can’t imagine a better name for this all-star collaboration between these three Bass Masters of the Universe.

The thunderous power that is conjured up by SMV is awe-inspiring, not just in the low and middle registers, but in the compositions and arrangements as well. This isn’t some ego driven free-for-all that’s all chops and no meat. In my opinion, it’s the compositions that drive this recording, with each bassist unselfishly contributing for the benefit of the whole. I have to admit that of the three players, I’m least familiar with Victor Wooten; but I was easily able to identify each distinctive voice, in fact, this is probably the best setting I’ve heard Stanley play in in quite some time.

To have three of today’s leading bassists, each of which bring much more to the table than just being a recording artist, creating such a cohesive project, speaks volumes of their talents and obvious kinship. One could only hope that this doesn’t end up being a one-off project.

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