Stanley Clarke & The Dragon

[keavin]

interview with stanley on latest music!http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15879188

[funkyjazzjunky]

His new CD is worth getting.

[jazzyvee]

I just got the Toys of Men CD today and have listened to it a few times now. I love it.  My favourite so far is Jerusalem. That is so sweet.
 
The reworking of Toys from the Vertu abum as the introduction track to the CD is magnificent. A very sensitive interpretation if I may say so.
 
I'm sure  you will understand what I mean by this. But this CD sounds like a very mature record in many aspects. His playing,  the recording, arrangements and the compositions, the whole experience is a fantastic package. There is something for old and new fans. Yeah there are many trademark licks on the album but thats cool too.
 
I really love the acoustic and upright bass tracks as well.
I'm going to feature the CD on my next Jazz Radio programme which is a week on Christmas eve.
 
Stan the man is definitely backand on top.
Jazzyvee

[jacko]

Back on top indeed! I got my copy through the post on thursday and so far it hasn't been off the CD player. There's a very broad section of Stanley's skill on it and I can categorically state that there's no filler. I really like the track 'Bad asses' which sounds like the traditional Stanley & Alembic tunes I was introduced to him with.
It's been an agonising wait but well worth it.
 
Graeme
 
(Message edited by jacko on December 15, 2007)

[jazzyvee]

Yep mine has been on repeat all day so far. It reminds me of the days I'd be waiting for the next Bob Marley & The Wailers Album. Then I'd copy it to tape then play it exclusively in the car for weeks on end.  I look forward to doing this with this album.
 
I may consider adding one of the tracks to my set list for my next Clarkee gig on 2008.

[keavin]

New interview with stan!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrfLvMk_CwE&feature=related

[jazzyvee]

Cool Interview Keavin, thanks for the pointer.
Jazzyvee