New CD by Steve Clarke Trio, With Mike Stern, Chris Morrison, Arthur Lipnor and Johnny Durkin is out NOW !!!
Hear track at www.CDBaby.com/steveclarketrio
 

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STEVE CLARKE TRIO + is a 3 piece Funky-Jazz-Jam Band.
Pat Marafiote -Keys (Larry Coryell, Dave Weckl)
Steve Clarke -Bass (myspace.com/steveclarke)
Chris Stanley -Drums (George Benson, Anthony Jackson)

New CD features:Mike Stern, Chris Morrison, Authur Lipner and Johnny Durkins !!!
It is his 7th release on Hop-N-Bop Records and is being well received by fans in U.S. and Europe.
The inter play of this trio is quite noticeable, performing together the last 4 years and doing three European tours as a trio has paid off. The grooves and improvisations throughtout the recording flow naturally and seamlessly into and out of the compositions.
The new CD kicks into high gear right from the start with Clarke's title track from his previous CD "Can You Hear Me Now", where Mike Stern and his lyrical approach to the guitar take the melody and then solo were sparks start to fly ! Also you find Stern weaving in, out & thru on "Cesky Polevka" (Czech Soup) as well as Pat displaying his knowledge and musical skills on organ. It is a true treat.
Also, one of jazz's best kept secrets, guitarist Chris Morrison brings his fluent bebop soloing and funky rhythmic playing to "I Just Wanna & "Insurgents".
Vibraphonist Authur Lipnor bounces his melodic rhythms on "City Strolling and "Hypocrisy". He brings a special flavor to the overall songs.
On "City Strolling you also find drummer Chris Stanley swinging & funking, before giving us a beautiful & dynamic solo.
Percussionist Johnny Durkins works his magic in & around Chris to make the rhythm section complete and the pocket locked on all songs. Also the new CD takes advantage of the writing skills of keyboardist Pat Marafiote, penning two compositions ("Hypocriscy" & "Baghdad Bob") and drummer Chris Stanley, provides one, ( "My Passion").
The Trio also wrote together "Insurgents", a composition with startling dynamics, moods and swings from pianissimo to fortissimo and back again. This is by far one of Steve's best recordings and the players bring all the composition to life.
Prior Solo Releases:
"Can You Hear Me Now"? (06Bop122)
"Da Bass Is Loaded" (05Bop122)
"Precious Joy" (04Bop122)
"In The Third Lane" (03Bop122),
"Sweet Surroundings" (02Bop122),
"Kickin It" (01Bop122)

Hear music: www.CDBaby.com/steveclarketrio
Say hello: www.Myspace.com/steveclarke
Bass forum: www.Xbass.ro
See Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/qu psclarke

"Clarke's free-flowing compositions showcase plenty of fusion chops, but his rich tone and spaced-filled lines steal the show" ...Gregory Isola, BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE
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Video from live in Prague CZ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =DDw7_GhG8gk More photos from Europe April 2007:.
http://www.jazzinec.cz/gallery .php?menu=galerie&id=17 .
For full Bio, Tour dates, Reviews, Bookings, Hear music and purchase CD's log on to Steve's website at www.HopnBopRecords.com and please sign the guess book. .
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Other Solo Releases: Da Bass Is Loaded.
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"Precious Joy" (04Bop122).
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Toured Europe: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, and Austria with various bands. Steve Clarke performs with two- time Grammy nominated jazz flautist Sherry Winston, R&B innovators The Coasters, The Drifters, Mary Wells, Sam & Dave, and Ben E. King..
He has recorded 8 CD's .
; tours Europe with trumpeter Laco Deczi's Celula NY Band, Toured with Chris Tolfield Blues Band, and has performed and recorded in Romania with guitarist George Baicea. Plays locally with Steve Clarke Trio, Sherry Winston Band, Teresa Wright Jazz Quartet, Off The Hook Band, TNT Jazz Band, Rambuction, Christopher Robins Al Ferrante Band, Strawberry Brown, Walter Duda band, Jen Durkins and others. .
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Presently bass instructor at Fairfield Guitar Center and private studio. Internationally known bassist is available for tours, studio, lessons. .
Steve Clarke Trio Pat Marafiote Keys (Larry Coryell, Dave Weckl).
Steve Clarke Bass (Sherry Winston, Laco Deczi) .
Chris Stanley Drums (George Benson, Anthony Jackson) .
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www.Myspace.com/trio .
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To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world".
Keep Peace Within.
Steve

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