40 Years...Well Worth the Wait
by The Review on 5/14/24Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 51981, A young Soldier from NY stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. I grew up with music and it has always been my escape throughout my life and especially during my Army service...21 Years of traveling the world, defending Freedom.
I bought this album, School Days, Stanley Clarke. Took it back to the barracks and played it on my Technics turntable and Bose 601 speaker system. The entire album was phenomenal. School Days was my favorite. I could air guitar every note in my head. I followed Stanley throughout my Military career and missed seeing him, several years ago, in Cincinnati, where I currently reside.
That chance came again, and I bought two tickets for the Saturday night show at The Ludlow Garage. The band came out....and Stanley aged very well. We both did :-) I won't go into the title of all the songs he played, I just was waiting for that one. Everything he played was exciting and entertaining, as well as the solos from his band.
I seen a few standup bass players, but none as entertaining as Stanley Clarke. He didn't miss a beat as he played and interacted with the audience. I was in awe of this Master of his Craft.
Then came School Days...you Never forget those first three notes. I started choking up and had to wipe a tear or two from my eyes - it reminded me of some life changing times that year. Things I had buried deep within. Stanley Clarke played the hell out of that song! The entire band was in synch and the back and forth challenge with the drummer was Powerful, and Great to See, and Hear, and Feel!! The entire audience was on its feet shouting, screaming, and applauding in High Gratitude for such a Great Performance!!
The Ludlow Garage is Cincinnati's Premiere Concert Venue for Up Close and Personal Performances!! 2nd to None!!