Stanley Clarke quotes

Stanley Clarke is an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer, renowned for his groundbreaking work in jazz fusion. As a founding member of the band Return to Forever, his innovative bass playing has influenced generations of musicians. He continues to inspire with his virtuosic technique and musical versatility. Here are 15 of his quotes:

After all my years of doing instrumental music I still like just a simple instrumental song with a nice catchy melody and an opportunity to play a solo over a harmonic structure.

Stanley Clarke

You can actually go to school and college to learn how to play and get technical with the electric bass.

Stanley Clarke

I actually think that bass is probably the instrument that has evolved in a quantum leap compared to other instruments. It's the instrument that's evolved the most, especially with how it's perceived. And even how it's played, and how it's viewed from a point of view of commerce, like with the music industry.

Stanley Clarke

I don't think a guy that really has no understanding about people, or has no interest in understanding people would make a good film composer.

Stanley Clarke

Scientology is probably one of the most misunderstood things, and it's sad that it's so misunderstood.

Stanley Clarke

I think I've done more recording in the past 10 years than most people, but it's all been directed toward film composing and soundtracks. Just the same, it's been great.

Stanley Clarke

The point is, technology has empowered so many musicians, you know?

Stanley Clarke

Usually, when I do a soundtrack, the music from the movie doesn't have anything to do with me personally. It's music to enhance to the film. My own stuff is more introspective and about what's on going in my head.

Stanley Clarke

When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.

Stanley Clarke

I really like sometimes to do action pictures; I get a really big kick out of doing those.

Stanley Clarke

It's very difficult sometimes having bands, you know, when all the members aren't on the same page.

Stanley Clarke

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.

Stanley Clarke

I felt like I was trailblazing. And that's what I did.

Stanley Clarke