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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