Modern Man

by Stanley Clarke

Modern Man cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 March 1978
  • Label: Nemperor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:20
  • Community rating: 3.05/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary bassist continues to push the boundaries of jazz-funk with an album that marries virtuosic instrumental chops to polished, vocal-driven R&B production. 'Modern Man' tackles spiritual and science-fiction themes, illustrating Clarke's ambition to reach mainstream pop audiences without sacrificing his fearsome technical abilities.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion

Tracklist

  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 (3:17)
  7. Dayride (4:06)
  8. Interlude: It's What She Didn't Say (1:24)
  9. Modern Man (3:31)
  10. Interlude: A Relaxed Occasion (1:24)
  11. Rock 'N' Roll Jelly (5:07)
  12. Closing (Statement) (2:37)

Credits

  • Ed Walsh - programmed by [oberheim]
  • Steve Gadd - cymbal
  • Gerry Brown - drums, percussion, music by
  • Ray Gomez - guitar, music by, lyrics by
  • A Cast Of Thousands - other [footstompers]
  • Al Harrison - piccolo trumpet [bb], flugelhorn, trumpet [bb]
  • James Tinsley - piccolo trumpet [bb], flugelhorn, trumpet [bb]
  • Al Williams - soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone

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