Author Topic: Stanley . (Read 1685 times)

keavin · « **on:** July 12, 2004, 07:16:07 AM »

Up close.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2004, 10:00:23 AM »

I have slowly been converting my collection of music Video's that I've recorded from tv programmes on to DVD and i came across an old recording I made from a BBC programme called The Old Grey Whistle Test. t is a concert by the Clarke Duke Project when they were touring the first album in the early eighties. I converted the VHS Copy to DVD but took the opportunity to make some stills from the digital copy as I know you guys will like them. Forgive the grainyness as they have been copied from Betamax to VHS then to DVD so the quality is ok but not brilliant but you can still see the excitement inthe gig. He is using a lovely Series I Tenor Bass, an electric Sitar and the one off Carl Thompson Picccolo Bass, which I have read he doesn't take on the road so this is quite a rare outing especially as far as England. I did see one of the gigs in Birmingham when he came to the Midlands and we were all blown away by the band and the LED's on his bass were talked about for ages. LOL Anyway enough preamble here are the pictures

This is the Famoous Carl Thompson Piccolo bass

Close up of the CT Bass

Correct Thumb Position.

Here is how you get those harmonics

Sitar and Series I

The big rock ending for School Days

Catch you later JazzyVee

bigideas · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2004, 01:18:31 AM »

he has (had?) two carl thompsons, a 34 and a 32. he got the 32 when the headstock broke on the 34 (carl gave'im the other whilst fixing the 34, and he liked it so he kept it)

i think Alembic and CT are the two extremes of the innovation in electric bass guitars. both embody the soul and inginuity that many bass players posess. alembic is the epitome of that soul through technology and CT is the epitome of that soul through simplicity and organics. and the fact that they both make absolutely beautiful instruments doesn't hurt either.

dgcarbu · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2005, 10:08:09 PM »

Bringing this one back...

dgcarbu · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2005, 12:53:31 AM »

Check this one out...

Stanley and I at Yoshi's in Oakland...28 Jan 2005

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2005, 05:05:18 AM »

Great shot dg! did you talk ALEMBIC w/him?,i wish i had pics of the night i played with him in san carlos.

richbass939 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2005, 11:06:58 AM »

Great opportunity you had, Darrell, and great picture. What a keepsake for a bassist and Alembician. I'm a bit jealous.
Rich

dgcarbu · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2005, 01:40:45 PM »

Bob,

Yeah,

You are correct, Stanley did acknowledge, and recognize my name, (that was a great feeling), once I mentioned the Alembic Owner's Convention idea, and he did say he was interested. I just told him I would keep him informed.

So c'mon people and let's do this. I am narrowing down the venue and working out a few details. Any feedback or help is welcome. The objective is to make this happen for all who are interested and trying as much as possible to make it a free entry event. This will be a non-profit event.

Rich,

I did this for all of us Alembicians. The Alembic Owner's Convention may be one of the opportunities to get a picture with Stanley if he actually comes. So I am going to need everyone's support on this.

Peace,
Darrell

richbass939 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2005, 02:59:41 PM »

I don't know if Stanley reads this club's postings or is aware of the extent of his influence on so many of us, but I hope he does. I've read so many people's comments about an appreciation for and love of his playing making them aware of Alembic. I know that's how it started for me. I wanted to know everything about what makes him so good.
I hope Stanley knows that there couldn't possibly be a more devoted group of fans than the people at the Convention. I truly wish that I could be there but it isn't possible.
I know this is WAAAAY not likely, but I wonder if he's going to be anywhere near Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 15. We have a mini-convention, jam session that has been organized by one of the SLC Alembicians. There is even someone from NY state who may be there.
Good luck in getting a really good turnout at the Cal Convention. I think we're all watching and wishing for a really great time for all.
Rich

edwin · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2005, 06:00:58 PM »

I saw the Clarke/Duke Project at UMASS Amherst in 1982. Great show, although George split his pants and had to run off for a costume change!

Great year for music at UMass: the above, plus Miles (w/Marcus, Stern, Foster, etc), Dizzy and Max, King Crimson, Joan Armatrading, Gil Scott-Heron, etc, etc.

dnburgess · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2005, 02:22:58 AM »

Can club members tell me what size venues SC has been playing on this tour and also the size of the respective cities. I'm just speculating on the feasibility of an Oz tour.

David B.

dgcarbu · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2005, 09:34:02 AM »

David B.,

Check out Yoshi's at:

http://www.yoshis.com/frame_club.html

It was sold out.

Peace,
Darrell

palembic · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2006, 07:15:01 AM »

On this site you'll find some great Stanley on Alembic pics http://www.grodecki.com/Gallery/Concerts/Stanley%20Clarke/index.htm

lidon2001 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:09:45 PM »

Concert in West Palm Beach cancelled due to scheduling. I had second row center seats. Last year hurricane, this year scheduling. Maybe next year?

David Houck · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:37:35 PM »

Tom; just think of all the practice he will have had between now and next year!

Paul; nice pics!