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Steve Clarke
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SSTEVE CLARKE TRIO is a Funky-Jazz-Fusion Band with10 CD's out.
Pat Marafiote -Keys (Larry Coryell, Dave Weckl, Frank Foster)
Steve Clarke -Bass (Mike Stern, Marion Meadows, Estaban, Sherry Winston, )
Dexter Pettaway -Drums (Phil Perry, Maysa, Vicky Mariconde)
The New Beginnings CD features:Mike Stern, Chris Morrison, Authur Lipner.
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It is his 10th release on Hop-N-Bop Records and is being well received
by fans in U.S. and Europe.
The inter play of this trio is quite noticeable, performing together the last
5 years and doing 5 European tours as a trio has paid off.
The grooves and improvisations throughtout the recordings and shows
flow naturally and seamlessly into and out
of the compositions.
The new CD kicks into high gear right from the start with Clarke’s title
track from his previous CD
“Can You Hear Me Now”, where Mike Stern and his lyrical approach to
the guitar take the melody and
then solo were sparks start to fly ! Also you find Stern weaving in, out &
thru on Cesky Polevka
(Czech Soup) as well as Pat displaying his knowledge and musical skills
on organ. It is a true treat.
Also, one of jazz's best kept secrets, guitarist Chris Morrison brings his
fluent bebop soloing and
funky rhythmic playing to I Just Wanna & Insurgents.
Vibraphonist Authur Lipnor bounces his melodic rhythms on City
Strolling and Hypocrisy. He
brings a special flavor to the overall songs.
On City Strolling you also find drummer Chris Stanley swinging &
funking, before giving us a
beautiful & dynamic solo.
Percussionist Johnny Durkins works his magic in & around Chris to
make the rhythm section
complete and the pocket locked on all songs.
Also the new CD takes advantage of the writing skills of keyboardist Pat
Marafiote, penning two
compositions (“Hypocriscy” & “Baghdad Bob”) and drummer Chris
Stanley, provides one, ( “My
Passion”).
The Trio also wrote together “Insurgents”, a composition with startling
dynamics, moods and swings
from pianissimo to fortissimo and back again.
This is by far one of Steve's best recordings and the players bring all the
composition to life.
“Clarke's free-flowing compositions showcase plenty of fusion chops,
but his rich tone
and spaced-filled lines steal the show ...Gregory Isola, BASS PLAYER
MAGAZINE.
Steve has performed with the two- time Grammy nominated jazz flautist
Sherry Winston (1998-2024..
He has recorded 8 CD's with trumpeter Laco Deczi's Celula NY Band,
as well as toured Czech Republic & Slovakia. With Chris Tolfield Blues Band he
toured in Bulgaria
and Romania, and has performed and recorded in Romania with guitarist
George Baicea.
Plays locally with Steve Clarke Band, Teresa Wright
Off The Hook Band, and and many others in TriState area.
Internationally known bassist is available for tours, studio & lessons.
Solo Releases:
Kickin'It (01Bop122
Sweet Surroundings (02Bop122),
Precious Joy (04Bop122)
“Da Bass Is Loaded (05Bop122)
Can You Hear Me Now ? (06Bop122)
New Beginnings
Sparkle
Live in Europe( 2018)
Hear music: CDBaby.com/steveclarketrio
See Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/qupsclarke