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 so…

- 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 ev…

- Stanley Clarke

You can disseminate your art, and it's all such easy access now. The upside to it is that more people are creating than ever before.

- Stanley Clarke

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

- Stanley Clarke

Surrounding myself with people I enjoy being with made the sessions effortless. Everyone came prepared and ready to play. All were great musicians an…

- Stanley Clarke

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

- Stanley Clarke

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

- Stanley Clarke

I live a different way today. I have a family, and they are a priority for me. These days, I no longer wake up in the morning and worry if my bass is…

- Stanley Clarke