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JACKIE CLARK MUSIC(JClarkjams)

About Me

My name is Jackie Clark,bassist from Memphis,Tn. I've played bass a little over 10 yrs after playing piano all my life.Though my roots and first love is GOSPEL MUSIC,I consider myself a "chameleon" of bass.I've listened to and performed various styles of music during my formative yrs and it helps me to adapt to most musical situations.A few artists I've been blessed to hold the bass chair for(live & studio) include:O'Landa Draper(my 1st job with a major label artist),Walter Hawkins,Dorinda Clark-Cole,Twinkie Clark-Terrell,Karen Clark-Sheard,The Clark Sisters,Shirley Caesar,Yolanda Adams,Ron Kenoly,Shun Pace,Kevin Davidson and The Voices(the early years!),Jennifer Holliday,Dionne Warwick,Jerry Butler,Carl Carlton,Gene Chandler,Archie Bell,Martha Reeves & The Vandellas,Regina Belle,Angela Bofill,Mya,Deborah Cox,The Emotions,Petula Clark,Candi Staton,Freda Payne,Bonnie Tyler,Russell Thompkins Jr. & The NEW Stylistics,Dorothy Moore,Peabo Bryson,Triple 6 Mafia,Howard Hewett,Shalamar,Glenn Jones,Lenny Williams,Justin TimberlakeMy most recent tour was with J-Records artist,Angie Stone(July'03-Aug'04)which ended with us recording a live DVD in Amsterdam(Pure Sessions Live-Angie Stone) Currently,I'm house bassist for B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis,Tn.If you're ever in town, give me a shout! I also hold it down for Howard Hewett and just recently started with Shalamar whenever they use a live band. I created this site to give music directors/artists a chance to hear a little of what I do.The tracks on this page are all examples of how I interpret the role of bass in a band/artist setting.Hopefully you'll like what you hear and maybe give me a call to work for you!! :-) :-)I'm currently available for touring and studio/pro tools sessions! If you want an ego-free,solid,creative, professional,punctual bassist,give me a call!Peace and God bless,Jackie

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/01/2006
Band Members: For my upcoming debut CD, "Soulful Ride", the band credits are:Marcus "Stix" Finnie,David "Fingers" Haynes-Drums,Donald Hayes-Sax,Steve "Steevo" Bethany-Guitar,Rosalind Rosemond-Lyrics and Vocals,and yours truly,Jackie Clark on fretted and fretless bass,all keyboards and programming.They're all on my friendslist so look them up and HIRE THEM!!! :-) :-)Back in the day you may have heard me on: All The Bases (O'Landa Draper),Stand Still(Shirley Caesar-won a Grammy Best Traditional Gospel Album,'95),Leaning On Jesus(COGIC International Mass Choir-5 trks),I'll Follow You(Lawrence Thomison),The People vs. Larry Flynt(Soundtrack),with Angie Stone(live perfomances on Ellen DeGeneres and Tom Joyner Sky Show in Charlotte 2004),Pure Sessions-Angie Stone Live in Amsterdam DVD)HERE'S A CLIP FROM ANGIE STONE DVD!!Amsterdam DVD

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Influences: Though I listen to just about any style of music,here are bassists and/or other artists that inspire me to do what I do...Bassists include:Anthony Jackson(my favorite!),James Jamerson,Chuck Rainey,Larry Graham,Marcus Miller,Sekou Bunch,Byron Miller,Gary King,Richard Patterson,Paul Chambers,Jimmy Garrison,Abe Laboriel,Jaco,Leroy Hodges(Al Green's bassist from MEMPHIS),James Kinard(my local hero),Christian McBride,Billy Sheehan,Joel Smith,Andrew Gouche,Rodney "Skeet" Curtis,Bootsy Collins,Derrick Horne(where are you man?)Artists influences:Stevie Wonder(and his left hand!),Chic Corea,Marvin Gaye,Curtis Mayfield,Coltrane,Miles Davis,Cannonball Adderley,Isley Bros.Bros Johnson,,Sly Stone,James Brown,James Taylor and all artists that I've had the pleasure of working with...I take something from them all to my next gig!This is only the short list!! :-) :-)
Sounds Like: Many say Joel Smith(they're outta their minds)hahaha! Joel definitely has a HUGE influence on my playing but, I'll be 80yrs old before I catch him and he'd still be ahead of me :-) I hope I sound more like myself as I get older!! :-)
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

FILMSCORING CONTEST! (NEED VOTES!!) :-)

WASSUP EVERYBODY??!!!! I'm hoping this letter finds everyone in good spirits! I'm sending this to inform you of some things going on with me.I recently entered a filmscoring contest and there's only 2...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 12:46:00 GMT

MY GROOVE TOOLBOX!!

There are many great pieces of gear and instruments to choose from but, for my personal tastes and variety of gigs I'm called for,I try and choose gear that responds to anything I may have to pul...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:37:00 GMT