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Rocks, Pebbles and Sand

Stanley Clarke · 1980

37 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and pop with intricate bass lines and dynamic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with thematic shifts
  • engaging storytelling through rhythm
  • dynamic bass lines throughout
  • vibrant energy for social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Rocks, Pebbles and Sand' was released in 1980, Stanley Clarke was transitioning from his early success with Return to Forever to a solo career. This album followed his critically acclaimed work on 'School Days' (1978) and showcased his growing prowess as a composer and bandleader in the jazz fusion genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Victor Wooten· Marcus Miller· George Duke

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Danger Street 4:51
  • 2 All Hell Broke Loose 5:08
  • 3 Rocks, Pebbles and Sand 4:07
  • 4 Underestimation 3:41
  • 5 You, Me Together 4:05
  • 6 We Supply 4:20
  • 7 The Story of a Man and a Woman, Part 1 - She Thought I Was Stanley Clarke 1:47
  • 8 The Story of a Man and a Woman, Part 2 - A Fool Again 5:59
  • 9 The Story of a Man and a Woman, Part 3 - I Nearly Went Crazy (Until I Realized What Had Occurred) 3:23

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