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There’s a certain kind of jam to which mostly fellas respond. “Silly Putty” from the “Journey to Love” album on the Epic label 1977 is one them. A purely instrumental tune, it’s loaded with a funky attitude and Stanley Clarke’s approach is smokin’… with a vengance.

Previously, the acoustic/electric bass’ role was as an indistinct “fill” instrument relegated to the background, with a few exceptions. One had to listen quite closely to follow its’ musical contributions.

Stanley’s slap/pluck technique brings it front and center.

Complementing him is a supporting cast of jazz fusion allstars.
Chick Corea/George Duke on keyboards, John Mclaughlin/Jeff Beck/David Sancious on guitars. Lenny White/Steve Gadd on drums and percussion, and a real horn section, not synthesized comprised of John Faddis, Peter Gordon, Tom “Bones” Malone, Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff, and David Taylor, all integrated seamlessly.

Track Listing:

1. Silly Putty Clarke 4:40
2. Journey to Love Clarke, Geltman, Steinberg 4:54
3. Hello Jeff Clarke 5:16
4. Song to John Pt.1 Clarke, Corea 4:20
5. Song to John Pt.2 Clarke, Corea 6:05
6. Concerto for Jazz/Rock Orchestra, Pt. 1-4
Clarke 14:09

Personnel:

Jeff Beck Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
Earl Chapin Horn, Brass
John Clark Horn, Brass
Stanley Clarke Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Arranger, Bass (Electric), Conductor, Gong, Guitar (Bass), Keyboards, Vocals, Multi Instruments, Bells, Producer, Bass (Acoustic), Piccolo Bass, Handbells
Chick Corea Piano, Keyboards
Bob Defrin Art Direction
George Duke Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vocals, Clavinet, Moog Synthesizer, Bells, Arp, Mini Moog, Arp Odyssey, Arp String Ensemble
Jon Faddis Trumpet, Brass
Steve Gadd Percussion, Drums
Peter Gordon Horn, Brass
Bernie Kirsh Engineer
Tom “Bones” Malone Trombone, Brass
John McLaughlin Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar
Alan Rubin Trumpet, Brass
David Sancious Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (12 String)
Ken Scott Producer, Engineer
Lew Soloff Trumpet, Brass
Jerry Solomon Assistant Engineer
David Taylor Trombone, Brass
Lenny White Drums
Wilmer Wise Horn, Brass