Take Five: A Jazz Sampler Fusion Is Not A Four-Letter Word February 2, 2009 Fans and detractors of jazz fusion cite Miles Davis as the one who led the way to a new direction in jazz in the late 1960s and early '70s. The sessions for In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew not only bred a new style, but also helped identify the pioneers who would help define rock-influenced jazz. Hear five classic examples.
Stanley Clarke performs on stage during the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival in 2007. Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images A Blog Supreme Popping And Bopping: The Electric Bass In Jazz Jazz24 September 6, 2011 From '70s fusion on down, hear five electric bassists who turned the spotlight on the low end in jazz.
World Cafe Stanley Clarke: A Lyrical Bass Player XPN November 26, 2007 When he was only 25, the word "legend" was already being used to describe Stanley Clarke. Now, he's a king of the acoustic and electric jazz worlds, having won every major award available to a bass player. Hear an interview with the jazz/fusion innovator. Stanley Clarke: A Lyrical Bass Player Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15879188/16611403" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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