{"title":"Stanley Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStanley Clarke redefined the role of the bass in jazz, emerging in the 1970s as one of the architects of fusion. A founding member of Return to Forever alongside Chick Corea, Clarke’s electric and acoustic bass work pushed the instrument into new territory — melodic, powerful, and virtuosic. His solo albums like \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eSchool Days\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eJourney to Love\u003c\/em\u003e became touchstones of jazz-funk, blending dazzling technique with groove-driven songwriting. From fusion landmarks to crossover classics, our Stanley Clarke vinyl collection brings together essential records for fans of jazz, funk and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stanley-clarke-school-days","title":"Stanley Clarke – School Days (1976 Atlantic Japan LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eReleased in 1976 on Atlantic, \u003cem data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eSchool Days\u003c\/em\u003e is the landmark solo album by bassist \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eStanley Clarke\u003c\/strong\u003e, a defining statement of the jazz fusion era. With his virtuosic electric bass playing at the center, Clarke blends funk, rock, and jazz into a powerful, groove-driven set that influenced generations of bassists and fusion musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe title track quickly became Clarke’s signature piece, showcasing his percussive slap-bass technique and melodic inventiveness. Throughout the album, he’s joined by top fusion players including \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eGeorge Duke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eJohn McLaughlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eBilly Cobham\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eGerry Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating music that is both technically dazzling and irresistibly funky.\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eExplosive, funky, and groundbreaking, \u003cem data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eSchool Days\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the essential bass-driven albums of the 1970s and a cornerstone of jazz fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42507491934267,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_4324.jpg?v=1759580331"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/stanley-clarke.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}