STANLEY CLARKE – MODERN MAN LP – Nr MINT A1/B1 UK JAZZ FUSION

Stanley Clarke – Modern Man
(Epic Records  1978  82674)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Nr MINT/Excellent+ condition
– some slight wear to edges/corners
No Insert

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
 

Stanley Clarke (born June 30, 1951) is an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and electric bass as well as for his numerous film and television scores. He is best known for his work with the fusion band Return to Forever, and his role as a bandleader in several trios and ensembles.

Modern Man is the fifth album by jazz fusion bassist Stanley Clarke. “Dayride” from the Return to Forever album No Mystery (1975) was re-recorded for this album. Also included was “More Hot Fun”, a sequel to “Hot Fun” from the previous album School Days.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Stanley Clarke, except where noted.

Side one

1. “Opening (Statement)” – 4:22
2. “He Lives On (Story About the Last Journey of a Warrior)” – 4:24
3. “More Hot Fun” – 4:31
4. “Slow Dance” – 3:16
5. “Interlude: A Serious Occasion” – 0:21
6. “Got to Find My Own Place” (Clarke, Michael Garson, Raymond Gomez, Gerry Brown) – 3:17

Side two

1. “Dayride” – 4:06
2. “Interlude: It’s What She Didn’t Say” – 1:24
3. “Modern Man” – 3:31
4. “Interlude: A Relaxed Occasion” – 1:24
5. “Rock ‘n Roll Jelly” – 5:07
6. “Closing (Statement)” – 2:37

Personnel

• Stanley Clarke – double bass, bass guitar, piccolo bass, piano, guitar, vocals
• Mike Garson – keyboards
• Jeff Beck – guitar on “Rock ‘n Roll Jelly”
• Raymond Gomez – guitar
• Jeff Porcaro – drums
• Gerry Brown – drums, percussion

Production

• Stanley Clarke – producer, arranger
• Ed Thacker – engineer
• Art Bechtel, Brian Leshon, Christopher Gregg, Gary J. Coppola, Michael Frondelli, Paul Aronoff – assistant engineer
• Norman Seeff – photography
• Ed Lee – cover design