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With a new double-album due out soon, four-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke is thrilled to be back on the road with his exciting 4EVER band. Stanley Clarke N•4EVER emphasizes Clarke’s jazz fusion legacy, centered on music from Clarke’s widely popular Return to Forever album,Romantic Warrior, interspersed with his other hits. The band members bring a dynamic youthful energy and freshness to the music, with Jeremiah Collier on drums, Jahari Stampley on piano and keyboards, Colin Cook on guitar, Emilio Modeste on saxophone and, of course, Stanley Clarke on acoustic and electric bass.
Join us at the Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Fest for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. Immerse yourself in live performances, cultural delights, and VIP experiences. Save the date for August 7, 2027!
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