| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 138 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm a big fan of Stanley Clarke, and in all the years I've been playing guitar and recently bass, I have never, ever heard anyone at all play any of his material live. The only time I've heard his music live is when Stanley himself has been playing. So being the adventurous type I have decided to organise a gig and perform some of his music sometime later this year. Have any of you tried doing this, what was the response...? Is it a cheesy idea? Do you know anywhere i could get some chord charts/transcriptions on-line? I don't want it to fall flat on my face but I'd love the challenge of playing his stuff. I'm thinking of a couple of RTF tracks, School days (of course) , V-wave, Toys and The call from the Vertu Album, Buenas Ares from the Live at the Greek album, Justice's Groove, 1,2 to the bass, Hair and Shanti from the latest CD. Probably about 12 tracks in all. What do you think? As for the line up, at the moment I'm thinking of Bass, drums, 2 keyboards (one also taking the bass parts where needed), Electric violinist who uses effects etc instead of guitar except for school days. Sax and brass for a couple of tracks. Oh and a Rapper. Jazzyvee | ||
| jagerphan84
Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 63 Registered: 10-2003 |
That's definitely a cool idea, and sounds like it would be a rockin' show. I only have one gripe with your plan - and that is looking for chord charts/transriptions. That's what ears are for! IMHO, half the fun of playing someone else's material is figuring it out, not just reading it. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 750 Registered: 5-2002 |
I like playing Lopsy Lu. I don't play it like he does, I don't try to get the same tone, I don't even play the sections in the same order. I just like improvising off the basic structure of the song. Several years ago I taught it to a drummer I was playing with and we would jam on it occasionally. Never could get a guitar player interested in it enough to add it to a set list. | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 139 Registered: 6-2002 |
I agree there, I will work out the bass parts myself from the CD's of course Jagerphan84, i just thought it would make it easier for the keyboard players if I could find some transcriptions as a guide since I will be using session musicians who are very busy. . I doubt they would be as much a fan of Stanley as me. lol and if I can say, I've got a couple of gigs for you and here is the cd and the music. They may be more interested in doing it as their workload could be reduced. | ||
| jagerphan84
Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 65 Registered: 10-2003 |
I was just ribbing on ya a little (I think that's a real expression). There's nothing wrong with reading music, especially in a session situation. Personally, I don't play sessions, I play for enjoyment. Enjoyment for me doesn't come in the form of ink and paper. I still think the show is a great idea, and I am sure Mr. Clarke would be honored. | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 141 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ok I understand. However I do session gigs only at the moment since my regular band (where I was the guitarist), split at the end of last year. I'd rather be in my own band again to be honest with you but these days you can't get the more experienced musicians to tie themselves down to a regular band. Well not for Jazz based musicians anyway. Also I had so much grief with the last band on fundamental things like what to play and even trying to get them to agree to do gigs, that I'm giving that a rest for a while and working on getting known on the scene and hopefully will be invited to join a good band. I have always played music purely for enjoyment and I only do sessions for music I like otherwise what's the point. Enjoyment for me comes from the whole process of learning the music, rehearsals, and the performance. Obviously the performance is the cream... :-) At the moment I'm working as lead guitarist on the road with an Asian Reggae artiste called Apache Indian & The Reggae Revolution Band. The UK tour has almost finished now with the last date being this Saturday but It's been a great experience playing reggae again which is where my musical roots are and fantastic to play live with a good tight band. There are discussions going on about touring the States at some point and i'm looking forward to that big time. http://www.karmasound.com http://www.reggaerevolution.net http://www.notstrictlyjazz.com | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 518 Registered: 11-2003 |
Jazzy, check this out to see if it's what you are looking for. Good luck it sounds like a great show. If you make it to the States be sure to post your itinerary. http://www.bassbooks.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes Sam | ||
| kevin_k
Member Username: kevin_k Post Number: 76 Registered: 4-2003 |
I have a Stanley Clarke book with a handful of songs. Only the bass parts, but I think the chords might be in there too. It is a handy little book to reference. I'll check the publisher/name tonight. Good luck with your project. I too hope to do something similar in the future, but no musicans I currently play with are that interested in SC covers. (The fools!) | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 154 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well gig is all set for Wednesday 6th October and I'll let you know how it goes, Jazzyvee | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 901 Registered: 5-2002 |
What's the set list? What kind of venue will you be in? | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 480 Registered: 12-2002 |
that is so cool wish i could see that show,but post some pics when able.,,,,& good luck! | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 156 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well the gig has been done and it went down amazingly well. A good crowd, many like me die hard Clarkee fans, and the band played great the audience really loved it. The venue was a wine bar in Birmingham, England called Ipanema's. They have live bands on Wednesday evenings. The set list was: Buenos Aires Stratos Justice's Groove Celebration of the Human Sprit The Call All Blues Hair V-wave The duel of the Tyrant and the Jester School Days I am waiting for some pictures to be emailed to me, when i get them I'll put some of the best ones here so you can see what went on. Or you could check my web site where I will be posting them too. http://www.notstrictlyjazz.com We have been booked for another gig playing that set in February which will give us more time to rehearse ( 5 rehearsals is cutting it fine lol) However I don't really want to do it too much and get caught up in the tribute band thing but now and again it would be nice. LOL, saying that I've got a guitar gig doing a night of Al Jarreau covers at the end of this month. :-) Cheers Jazzyvee | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 24 Registered: 6-2004 |
jazzyvee, Can you provide some mp3's of your stanley clarke interpretations, that would be great. Thanks, Darrell  | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 184 Registered: 6-2002 |
Unfortunately the only recording of the gig was made on domestic video camera and the audio quality of it is terrible. You can hear almost as much of the audience chattering as you can the music. Nice Bass you have there. Cheers Jazzyvee | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 75 Registered: 6-2004 |
Happy New Year! Jazzyvee, That's too bad, maybe some other time when you have a better recording of the gig. Thanks, I'm kinda proud of finally owning one. I've used it live a few times, and it looks like I may be moving towards a Brown Bass soon. Peace, Darrell | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 538 Registered: 12-2002 |
Dude where are the photos? | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 78 Registered: 6-2004 |
Yeah man, pics of the gig would be nice... | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 186 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ok Here are a couple of pics, the quality is not that great but you have to put faith in those you trust with the camera.... alas..  | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 84 Registered: 6-2004 |
Eh Jazzyvee, You have a pretty healthy looking rig there in the picture, what are you playing your Brown Bass through? Cool picture... Darrell | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 539 Registered: 12-2002 |
Not bad at all,are you really good @ playing stanley's stuff,you must be if your doing tribute gigs,right on man! now how about some close-ups! | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 187 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well it was really just a one off to satisfy my desire to play his stuff and as a sort of tribute. As I said earlier, I have never heard anyone else do this so I wanted to have a go at it. As for being really good, well I wouldn't say I was a brilliant bass player, I'm a guitarist really and moonlight on bass. However my style of playing is influenced by Clarkee so playing it was achievable based on the fact I was trying to recreate the sound he gets and not go for exact note for note replication but get as close as is neccessary to make the music believable. It worked, had a fantastic response from the punters and other musicians at the gig. I still get comments about the gig even now. I dont have any close ups from that gig sorry. But when I get round to editing the video I will see if I can get some decent stills. Catch you later. JAzzy | ||
| dgcarbu
Advanced Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 208 Registered: 6-2004 |
Jazzy, I'm checking out Stanley Clarke's gig tomorrow night and Friday night, I'll let you know how it goes. Peace, Darrell | ||
| dgcarbu
Advanced Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 216 Registered: 6-2004 |
Jazzy, Stanley was off the mother*&%^$# hook last night. Need I say more?!?.... Peace, Darrell | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 190 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'd love to catch Stanley in concert again. Last time I saw him was at the Coachhouse in California in about 1993 I think. He was with Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Najee and Deron Johnson. Before that I saw him in the early 80's with the Clarke Duke project. I Missed his last concerts here in England but hopefully next time I will be able to make it. Jazzyvee | ||
| dgcarbu
Advanced Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 230 Registered: 6-2004 |
Jazzyvee, I caught McCoy, Billy, and Stanley at the late show on Friday evening. It was off the chain as well. Wish you could of been there...what am I sayin', you've seen him many times already. Just kiddin', you would have liked this one as well. Peace, Darrell | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 111 Registered: 10-2002 |
When I got home from the climbing wall last night I found my Kids watching the Brit awards and who should pop up to present the best 'Urban' act award but our own Jazzyvee himself. Looked like quite an atmosphere and lots of fun, but Joss stone - urban? surely not. She's from Devon for goodness sake ;-) So Jazzy, did you get to play? graeme (Message edited by jacko on February 11, 2005) | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 112 Registered: 10-2002 |
Might be wrong though. Someone at work just told me it was 'Jazzie B' who i've never heard of. graeme | ||
| serialnumber12
Intermediate Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 105 Registered: 12-2004 |
this might be a interesting link for stanley clarke fans http://stanleyclarke.meetup.com/ | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 192 Registered: 6-2002 |
LOL It wasn't me on there actually and i didn't even see the programme. In fact it's funny you should make that mistake cos when I was on my way back from playing at WOMAD last year, i was mistaken for Jazzy B (of Soul to Soul) a number of times in the airport whilst waiting for the plane). Try as I did to convince them I wasn't him, they only believed when I showed them my passport...... here is a photo of the two of us together so you can make your own mind up.....  | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 113 Registered: 10-2002 |
You're the one on the right, no! the left ! no! the right! Aaaargghhh i have no idea which is you ;-) graeme | ||
| jazzyvee
Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 193 Registered: 6-2002 |
sorry I should have said I'm the guy on the left with the glasses. Hope that helps. Jazzy |
