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