Like Stanley said...
It's very commercial and when someone who is as talented as he believes he is, and also being someone who believes of being a Jazz purest too, (if that's true...) then I believe Stanley betrayed a whole market of Jazz listeners when he jumped into trying to sound like Grand Master Flash, and the Furious 5.
From a competitive musical mind set (which is the contrary of my belief and musical values...) I was better than anyone... would be challenged. As a result, neither Stanley, nor his band couldn't personally hold a candle to anything Grand Master Flash and the Furious 5 was kicking.
That's what happens when you sound off and talk too much. Poetic Justice is a bit_h, and during that whole period, for all the things Stanley did with RTF, was forgotten and dismissed because Stanley maybe didn't know what he really had. (I am only speaking to the RTF band, when it's membership was of 4 people...)
What's funny in this history, I personally find amazing:
Two band would spring from Mile's legacy:
1. Weather Report - Bassist Jaco Pastorius
2. Return To Forever - Bassist Stanley Clarke
What legacy had Stanley created?
As for Miles love for Mr. John Francis Anthony Jaco Pastorius, Miles would leave this music in dedication... to Jaco
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xez4_miles-davis-marcus-miller-jaco-past_music As to what was left to Stanley, perhaps began when Stanley refused to accept joining Miles band, but instead join Chic's band. Perhaps, Stanley jinks himself on the refusal (I don't know...) But, I do know Miles was connected in the industry like Frank Sinatra. You just don't refuse a Miles Davis nor a Frank Sinatra and why in the hell would you do so anyway, when anybody and everybody who came from those institutions, became mega stars!
But, in the end, with Stanley sounding off in ridicule on Miles Davis during Stanley's honorary PhD, even after knowing Miles was gracious enough to acknowledge and respect Stanley enough to asked him to join his band, is a double whammy for me understanding the contrasting personalities of each celebrity, and to the realization (as to) who's music stands stronger through the winds of time? I have my answer., and it's pretty clear now.
Who's who of Mile Davis, is the question.
What legacy had Stanley created? (can anyone tell me)?
I believe Stanley thought he was Napoleon of music, to think he could just jump into any genera of music, and be accepted without being properly introduced, nor have a legacy to the game.
Like I said, Stanley can't have it both ways, and of all the people who grown to love Stanley's music, was a complete let down of betrayal, for people who held on to his message in music, expected something more profound if they felt their tax dollars were contributed on his musical education.
During the mid-80's, I believe, Stanley should had taken a long vacation. Take time out to breath in the Sunshine, and a dip into the pool and enjoy the family and laugh with those he loves, and let the business bell ring, and come back when a need for quality would be back in fashion.
But, Stanley thought of the song...
She thought I was Grand Master Flash...
Thinking of Grand Master Flash...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ChjLMbXVrU Peace and Love,
Hal-
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on July 25, 2010)
