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Internationally known bassist is available for tours, studio & lessons !
THE NEW CD IS OUT !
"CAN U HEAR ME NOW ?" is Steve’s 6th release on Hop-N-Bop Records and he continues to establish himself as an Bassist, Composer, and Producer in the Smooth -N- Funky Jazz genre.
Get your copy Now !
.. CDBABY LINK for STEVE CLARKE: Can U Hear Me Now ?
Da Band
Steve Clarke Band is a 5-piece Funky/Jazz band. We play mostly originals that are a blend of funky-soul music with jazz improvisation.
Da bassist, composer and educator, mixes Jazz, Funky grooves and odd time signatures on his 2006 recording "Can U Hear Me Now?".
It was his 6th release and has been well received in Europe, and here in U.S.
Hear the music: CDBaby.com/all/clarkes
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.
Also run Q-UP RECORDING STUDIOS in Bridgeport CT.
24 track recording ... Vocal room ... LIVE room with Drums, Bass amp,
and Yamaha Motif 88 ES Keyboard/sampler.
[email protected]
We strive to make people’s hearts, mind and soul happy through this wonderful art and universal language of music.
Having toured in Europe: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, and Austria, Steve is ready to take the U.S. tour to share his blessed talents and love of music.
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 guest book.
Other Solo Releases:
"Da Bass Is Loaded" (05Bop122)
"Precious Joy" (04Bop122)
"In The Third Lane" (03Bop122),
"Sweet Surroundings" (02Bop122),
"Kickin’It (01Bop122)
Additional .. Director of Jazz Dept at M.A.C.H. and teaches bass at Fairfield Guitar Center.
All 6 CD’S available for Special price on HopnBopRecords.com
Thanks for Love and Keep Peace Within !!!S.C.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/8/2005
Band Website: HopnBopRecords.com
Band Members: Steve Clarke Trio Steve Clarke Bass (Laco Dezci, Sherry Winston) Pat Marafiote Keys (Larry Coryell, Dave Weckl) Chris Stanley Drums (George Benson,AnthonyJackson)

Full Bands: Godwin Louis- Sax Timmy Mallory, Al Ferrante -Guitars Jaz - Keyboards Steve Clarke - Bass James Moss - Percussion Chris Stanley - Drums

Steve has performed with: Sherry Winston Band ... Rambuction ... Off Da Hook ... Mystic Bowie ... Airborne Jazz Band ... Al Ferrante ... Laco Deczi ... Walter Duda ... Liviu Pop All Stars ... Teresa Wright ... Chris Tofield Band ... Strawberry Brown ... Blah Blah Collective ... Rude M. ...
Influences: The Creator ... Chic Corea, Marcus Miller, Rachelle Ferrell, Charlie Parker, Victor Wooten, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Prince, Jaco, Tower Of Power, Stanley Clarke, Dennis Chambers, Joshua Redman, Steve Colman,
Sounds Like: Steve Clarke and all of thee above !
Record Label: Hop-N-Bop Records ... Bridgeport CT ...Q-UP Studio
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Czech Tour

March 7 - KARLOVY VARY - Hotel Imperial - March 8 - PRAHA - Maly Glen - http://www.malyglen.cz March 9 - Off Praha March 10 - OPAVA - Jazz club U Premka /support sax. Kuba Dolezal or all K.Dolezal ba...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:24:00 PST

Weekly SHOWS ! ... Mon-Weds-Sat

On going shows .............. Thanks for LOVE ! Every Monday @ Osiris Cafe 9:30-12 pm364 Main St Ansonia, CT.Blah Blah Collective:George Lesiw- GuitarMatt Oesteeicher-KeyboardsSteve Clarke- Bass...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:41:00 PST

New CD with MIKE STERN ...

All tracks for new CD are down. Need to listen back, mix, and master. Hope to finish by end of year. Keep an eye & ear out ;) S. CDBaby.com/all/clarkes
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:31:00 PST

Free Concert in Bpt CT this Weds S.Clarke Trio

Back by popular demand "Steve Clarke Trio" Weds. August 15th & 8 - 11 pm "Baxter's Bitter End" 2770 Fairfield Ave Bpt CT. Black Rock Featuring: Steve Clarke Bass Pat Marafiot...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:09:00 PST

CT Bassist Steve Clarke, Free Concert this Weds in Bpt

Photos & Video from Czech Tour ! ! !

....Czech tour was great ! Here are some photos from Trutnov concert: http://www.jazzinec.cz/gallery.php?menu=galerie&id=17 Video from Praha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDw7_GhG8gk...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Tue, 22 May 2007 10:25:00 PST

4 upcoming Concerts ... U.S.A., Czech, Romania,

Last minute Concert with CHRISTOPHER ROBINS BAND This Sat March 10th at Stage One Fairfield Theatre. (Across from Fairfield train staion) 8 pm show ... $ 12.00 ..........................................
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:44:00 PST

Czech Republic Tour 2007

Ahoj ! Tour in Czech Republic is coming together. We will fly into Prague on April 17th. We are still booking shows and will update as they are confirmed. CONFIRMED DATES : April 18 - club Parnik OST...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:03:00 PST

Master the BASICS of playing BASS/MUSIC

ENJOY YOUR PRACTICE ... DAILY ! ! ! There is a lot involed in playing music, a note is a sound, add: emotion, rhythm, dynamics, tone, phrasing, articulation, ...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:08:00 PST

Book for ALL Musician's !

The Music Lesson: A spiritual search for growth through Music.Hi guysSome great concepts on Music & Life. ( No scales or Theory ) Even new approaches for live shows and how to get people to ...
Posted by STEVE CLARKE on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:24:00 PST