The Clarke / Duke Project – Stanley Clarke/George Duke – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“The Clarke / Duke Project” captures two virtuosos at the height of their powers, choosing groove and songcraft over empty flash. Stanley Clarke’s elastic bass and George Duke’s lush keyboards meet in a sleek early-’80s space where jazz, funk, and pop hook-writing intersect without dumbing anything down. You can hear their shared history in every tight unison line and playful solo trade-off: this is music made by close collaborators who trust each other’s instincts.

The album’s blend of radio-ready melodies, deep pocket, and sophisticated harmony helped push jazz fusion into the mainstream without sanding off its musical edge. It’s a snapshot of a moment when session aces and bandleaders could still sneak complex arrangements onto the airwaves. The production has that warm, analog sheen that begs to be heard on vinyl, with bass tones you feel in your chest and synth textures that bloom from the speakers.

For collectors, this record is more than a side project: it’s a meeting of two defining voices in electric jazz. If you love virtuosic playing that still serves the song—and you want a set that can light up a room as easily as reward close listening—this belongs on your shelf.

Track List:
A1 – Wild Dog – 3:30
A2 – Louie Louie – 5:06
A3 – Sweet Baby – 3:46
A4 – I Just Want To Love You – 3:50
A5 – Never Judge A Cover By Its Book – 1:43
B1 – Let’s Get Started – 3:56
B2 – Winners – 4:01
B3 – Touch And Go – 4:37
B4 – Finding My Way – 5:36