Children of Forever
Stanley Clarke · 1973
47 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz fusion
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and R&B, weaving intricate basslines with soulful melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'Children of Forever' was released in 1973, Stanley Clarke had already established himself as a prominent bassist in jazz fusion. This album followed his work with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and signified a bold step into solo artistry, showcasing his ability to blend various genres while exploring complex musical themes.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, funk, jazz fusion
Children of Forever is an album by Stanley Clarke, released in 1973. A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and R&B, weaving intricate basslines with soulful melodies. The album is significant for its exploration of jazz fusion during a transformative era in music, garnering critical acclaim for its innovative compositions. It highlighted Clarke's virtuosity on the bass and influenced many subsequent artists in the genre, contributing to the rise of jazz-funk. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Children of Forever sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and R&B, weaving intricate basslines with soulful melodies. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.
What makes Children of Forever by Stanley Clarke notable?
The album is significant for its exploration of jazz fusion during a transformative era in music, garnering critical acclaim for its innovative compositions. It highlighted Clarke's virtuosity on the bass and influenced many subsequent artists in the genre, contributing to the rise of jazz-funk. By the time 'Children of Forever' was released in 1973, Stanley Clarke had already established himself as a prominent bassist in jazz fusion. This album followed his work with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and signified a bold step into solo artistry, showcasing his ability to blend various genres while exploring complex musical themes.
Who is Children of Forever for?
Children of Forever works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Children of Forever?
Children of Forever has 5 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Children of Forever Standout 10:40
- 2 Unexpected Days 5:51
- 3 Bass Folk Song Standout 7:52
- 4 Butterfly Dreams 6:46
- 5 Sea Journey Standout 16:25
Release Date
January 1, 1973
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 34 sec
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