The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation proudly presents
Stanley Clarke, undoubtedly one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric
bass players in the world, as its Artist-in-Residence for the 2019 Detroit Jazz
Festival presented by Quicken Loans. Clarke’s much anticipated return and
performances will be a highlight at the festival, now celebrating its 40th
year.
As the 2019 Artist-in-Residence, Clarke will support
educational clinics for students across the region throughout the year and lead
multiple performances during Labor Day Weekend. Clarke will also be featured
during an April 2 preview luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club to unveil the
Festival’s 2019 full lineup; and perform at a fundraiser at the Dirty Dog Jazz
Cafe that same night. Previously, his scheduled sets during the 2014 and 2017
festivals were cancelled due to inclement weather.
“Stanley Clarke is the perfect ambassador for our Festival
during this banner year. His musical accomplishments, perennial career and
commitment to the perseverance of jazz have unequivocally positioned him as a
‘living legend’,” said Chris Collins, president and artistic director of the
Detroit Jazz Festival. “We’re fortunate to bring him back as the 2019
Artist-in-Residence for what will be an exceptional 40th year jazz
celebration.”
Clarke is a 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, recording artist,
performer, composer, conductor, arranger, producer and a composer for
recordings and film. He truly has attained “living legend” status during his
more than 40-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history
to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first
jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A
veteran of more than 40 albums, Clarke’s creativity has been recognized and
rewarded in every way imaginable. He was Rolling Stone’s very first Jazzman of
the Year and bassist winner of Playboy’s Music Award for ten straight years.
Clarke was honored with Bass Player Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and
is a member of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Gallery of Greats.” In 2011, he was
honored with the highly prestigious Miles Davis Award at the Montreal Jazz
Festival for his entire body of work. In September 2016, Clarke became a part
of the permanent collection displayed at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum
of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Clarke believes in giving back to help young musicians hone
their skills. He and his wife, Sofia, established The Stanley Clarke Foundation
fourteen years ago as a charitable organization, which offers scholarships to
talented young musicians each year.
“Our mission of jazz not only brings dynamic artists and
performances to Detroit but also showcases the discipline and creativity of
jazz artists in our community,” continued Collins. “This mission and the
support of our sponsors and supporters are what gives us the ability to deliver
the world’s largest and best free jazz festival in the world.”
Some of the Festival’s past Artists-in-Residences include
Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Pat Metheny.
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation is an independent,
non-profit organization that presents jazz and educational workshops throughout
the year. The Foundation supports the Detroit Jazz Festival presented by
Quicken Loans, which is the largest free jazz festival in the world and a major
tourist attraction for the City of Detroit, with 26 percent of its audience
coming from out of state. For more information, visit detroitjazzfest.org.
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