Stanley Clarke joins host Stephen Kallao

Stanley Clarke is a legend of both the electric and acoustic bass. As a classically trained musician, he’s worked with countless artists over the last several decades, most notably with Chick Corea in Return to Forever. On this visit to the World Cafe, he discusses his 2018 album, The Message, and shares stories about Tom Petty, Keith Richards, and bass peer Jaco Pastorius.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Coldplay “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” A Rush of Blood to the Head
The Stanley Clarke Band “And Ya Know We’re Missing You” The Message
The Stanley Clarke Band “Combat Continuum” The Message
The Stanley Clarke Band “Bach Cello Suite 1 (Prelude)” The Message
Snarky Puppy “Grown Folks” WC Recording
Stanley Clarke “School Days” School Days
Heavy Weather “Teen Town” The Weather Report
The Stanley Clarke Band “To Be Alive” The Message
Preservation Hall Jazz Band “Santiago” WC Recording
Sarah McLachlan “Good Enough” Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Vampire Weekend “Mary Boone” Only God Was Above Us
Talking Heads “Road to Nowhere” Little Creatures

Hour Two
David Bowie “Tryin’ To Get To Heaven” single
Denitia “Back To You” Sunset Drive
John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” John Prine
Leon Bridges “Beyond” Good Thing
Khruangbin “Pon Pón” A La Sala
Joan Armatrading “Everyday Boy” What’s Inside
My Morning Jacket “Mahgeetah” WC Recording
Bob Weir “Victim Or The Crime” WC Recording
Mondo Cozmo “Angels” (single)
U2 “Bullet The Blue Sky” The Joshua Tree
Randy Newman “It’s A Jungle Out There” Dark Matter
Billie Eilish “Birds Of A Feather” Hit Me Hard and Soft
Tame Impala “Patience” Patience (single)
Cage The Elephant “Rainbow” Neon Pill
Bob Marley & The Wailers “Could You Be Loved” Uprising