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Jackie Clark
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Male // Memphis, United States  |   Member since November 18, 2008
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P.Mason 2008

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Sailing-Rough Demo(Christopher Cross cover))

Avg. Rating: 4.67 / 5

Run For Cover-David Sanborn cover

Avg. Rating: 4.67 / 5

Open Your Eyes_Cover

Avg. Rating: 4.75 / 5

The Way She Loves Me

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

International Jam

About Me

Skill Level:
Professional
Craft:
session musician
Instruments:
loop programmer, Bass, keyboard
Genres:
memphis soul, jazz, neo soul, gospel, rhythm and blues (r&b)
Influences:
Donny Hathaway, James Jamerson, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, D'Angelo, Anthony Jackson, Paul Simon, Marcus Miller, Tommy Sims, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, John Willams, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Chopin, U2, Aretha Franklin, Kirk Franklin

I'm a pretty decent,PUNCTUAL,DEPENDABLE,and best of all,EGO-FREE professional bassist! Is there anything else you need to know? :-) I hope my ability to lock within a band setting speaks for itself.If you enjoy what you're hearing,please don't hesitate to contact me to ANCHOR your band! If you want solos,I'm not your guy :-) but if you want it to feel good,give me some consideration....click the audio clips to see if you think I could fulfill your groove needs...I can play ballads as well! haha!

I'm currently exclusively endorsing Pavel Custom basses of Dallas,Tx along with EBS Professional bass systems and pedals.Contact me if you're ever interested in obtaining EBS gear! You won't regret it! Any bassists interested in knowing what I use when I play,drop me a line.

Thank you and God bless!

Jackie

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Day Job:
This is what I do! :-)
Website:
www.myspace.com/groove4life , www.pavelmi.com

Working With Others

How I Work:

I prefer to receive files to track live bass and send files back to the artists.I charge per song.I generally play 3- 4 different takes to let the artists choose their favorite take or edit and create their own part from my takes.

Experience:

I've been blessed to have over 10 years of professional live touring and session recording experience.I've had the honor of playing electric bass with a host of artists including Kirk Whalum, Howard Hewett,Glenn Jones,Angie Stone,Dionne Warwick,Peabo Bryson,Deniece Williams,Mya,Russell Thompkins Jr & The NEW Stylistics,Jerry Butler,Shalamar,Bonnie Tyler,The Emotions,Deborah Cox,James ingram and many others. I currently play for Howard Hewett when he uses a live band and also hold the electric bass chair for producer David Gest's World Concerts Orchestra

Equipment:

Pavel Custom Jazz Pro 5,1974 Fender Jazz,5 string Lakland Joe Osborn Jazz,Lakland 55-94 fretted and fretless 5 string basses and Lakland Bob Glaub p-bass with flatwounds.I play and endorse EBS professional bass amps,cabs,and pedals. Studio gear:Mac computer, Logic Pro 8,ProTools 7.4.2 software,midi controllers.Vienna Symphonic Library Orchestra(Special Edition Plus extended)software,decent quality studio monitors.

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Hal G. wrote on November 2, 2009:

Jackie, just wrote you a long response only to have Firefox crash before I sent..
Anyway, all is fine here, played about 30 gigs since May and the season wraps up at the end of this month so maybe I`ll get back to the Indaba contest thing.
Have you been touring ? What else is up.

Mantis Evar wrote on October 14, 2009:

That was all because of you - THANX!

You are still way cooler than me!

Daniel Ciurlizza wrote on October 13, 2009:

My man, let me tell you... I played that upright bass, yes. But it took an hour and one other person to actually get that recording done. I'm talking about me on the neck holding strings and my friend plucking them. Yes, on that fine night... we both learned that upright bass was not an easy thing to play. And as you can tell, the sacrifice was necessary. Having an electric bass would not have been the same.

So I second your comment... I also wish I could play upright... Correctly.

By the way... what I just told you... that's a secret. hah!

chris conners wrote on October 12, 2009:

Jackie, not only is your playing beautiful, but the arrangements are really smart and dynamic.

Daniel Ciurlizza wrote on October 9, 2009:

And I like bassists that pride themselves on playing in the pocket rather than soloing. Nothing against bassists that solo, of course.

Daniel Ciurlizza wrote on October 9, 2009:

Hey Jackie, I'm sitting here listening to your tracks. I like your style, my friend. I think the fact that you got to meet Marcus Miller is great. He's an amazing bassist.

Anyway, you take care.

Oh and if you get the chance go ahead and listen to some of my tracks. I think you might especially like "Late Nights."

Mantis Evar wrote on October 6, 2009:

Jackie Clark is the man!!!

I was checking out this new site for bass players called www.notreble.com and Jackie is Featured on the front page!!

Here is a direct link to the profile http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/10/06/player-spotlight-jackie-clark/

Way to go Brutha! You're a fantastic player and deserve the attention. We are proud to have you a member of the Indaba community!

Xico S. wrote on August 27, 2009:

Jackie, thank you so much for your comments on my tracks! They really mean a lot, coming from such a player like you. And yes, that was an instrumental cover from Richard Bona's song, great musician, also had the pleasure of watching him live in concert and on a workshop. And yes, i totally ripped of that groove from Pino.. busted! ahaha

Eddy J Free wrote on August 12, 2009:

Nice playing man. Nice feel, very solid.

Robyn PHIRI wrote on August 7, 2009:

Hi. Have been tied up with stuff but am back up for a while. How are you doing? Hope it's all going well for you! Stay blessed.

Noah + The Man wrote on July 19, 2009:

We're glad you liked our remix - Great bass playing on Run For Cover!

Max Carter wrote on July 16, 2009:

I'm great thanks mate. I'm starting university in september in hertforshire which is like 20 mins from the centre of london so that would be the closest probably. sounds great, i'll definately check out your cousins mix too. who are you touring with?
peace
Max

Max Carter wrote on July 16, 2009:

hey jackie it's been a while. how are you? i hope all is well. great work on the shifty remix, i've just entered the shine 4u remix not my usual style but i enjoyed it hit back peace as always, keep doing your thing.

Livingtolove I. wrote on July 11, 2009:

Hi Jackie, :)

Thank you for the kind words. Yes my 5 string Dingwall was used on "Rain Trance", and "When you can't tell the Difference". It's a fantastically easy bass guitar to play due to low action and very even string tension, and it does sound great. It's the only 5 string I've ever played where the tension of the B string feels pretty much the same as the other strings, and it tone matches the others also. So it can be played as much as I desire without it sounding out of place. "A Brid at Sea" was recorded with my Yamaha fretless 5 string.

Looks like you have a nice collection of basses yourself. :D

Peace & Love

Daniel Bassman wrote on July 5, 2009:

I listened to your profile music and must say, sweet sounds here- Definately smooth & versitile. I could learn much from you!

david minnick wrote on June 16, 2009:

Thanks Jackie!
One can never be too sure with these things...I was biting my nails right up 'till the announcement. There were quite a few really good mixes involved (yours, of course, being one of them)it all depended on where the judges stood.
Congratulations to you too!!! As always, you have my sincerest thanks for the support!
David M

david minnick wrote on June 9, 2009:

Congratulations on being a "featured artist"! You totally deserve it! It's great to see you up there!

Allan Blanks wrote on June 8, 2009:

Congratulations, Jackie! :) It's awesome to see you earn the title "Featured Artist" and I wish you much more success in your future.

Peace, blessings, and rock on,
Allan Blanks

FRED CAMPBELL wrote on June 7, 2009:

CONGRATS ON BEING A FEATURED ARTIST.
"INDABA" JUST FOUND OUT, WHAT I'VE KNOW FOR YEARS!

STAY INSPIRED JACKIE

IRA J. wrote on June 7, 2009:

congrats on the feature spot.imma listening.

david minnick wrote on June 2, 2009:

Hey Jackie!
Once again, your Shifty mix was fantastic! I'm glad you ended up in the top 5 (2nd no less)...and you were all worried! It's a really solidly-put-together piece! I enjoyed the advantage of having other musicians play on mine who also told THEIR friends to vote. However, that also means that if there's any prize $ to be had, it gets split 5 ways.
Great work! I look forward to hearing more of your creations!
David

MiiM .. wrote on June 2, 2009:

Jackie dude sorry i missed ya in the chat... but CONGRATS on placing a solid 2nd right up there w/ Mr. Minnick... awesome broseph!!!!! talk soon and lemme kno when i can hear sumthin ;)

Jef S. wrote on June 1, 2009:

Hey yes this site is a blast. Can't wait to really get into things. You're mix for shifty was amazing. Can't wait to hear what you got up your sleeve in the days to come.

Maja Kristjansson wrote on May 26, 2009:

You've got a vote:-)

FRED CAMPBELL wrote on May 26, 2009:

GREAT WORK ON THE "SHIFTY" REMIX!

William Hartanovich wrote on May 23, 2009:

Sorry I didn't listen to that earlier haha. Now that I know it was intentional, it changes my perception. I wish I could play bass, or guitar for that matter. I always try to give some constructive criticism whenever I comment. I'm glad you took it as such. Good luck with the contest!

david minnick wrote on May 20, 2009:

Hey Jackie! Thanks for taking the time to listen and for the nice comment! You are, without a doubt, a great bassist!! I think it's wonderful that you're able to earn your entire living playing the instrument you love...I hope someday (before I'm 70) to compose/arrange for my entire living. The day jobs have been wearing me down for over a decade. (let me know if you or somebody you play with need arrangements for anything....any style, any instruments.) I look forward to hearing your remix..wanna trade votes?
DM

MiiM .. wrote on May 19, 2009:

YO JC glad 2 have u back round here....haha U kno i have this song idea i wanted 2 collab on 4 ur CD? should i lay it down c if u feelin it?????

COngrats on Vienna xtends.... but my Symphobia library will give it a serious run 4 its $$$... its dangerously delicious...and i just might enter that shifty contest... bwhahhaaaaaa oh and dude, check peep my latest submission in the intrahealth contest.... NUFRiKA CRUNKTASTiC SWiNG and comment/vote if ya likey.... as far as that bassline n/p man @ ur leisure... just nice 2 have u round here....
cheers!
MiiM

MiiM .. wrote on May 14, 2009:

So i haven't seen u around these parts J... where ya been? and i hope ur well.... yesss always sum sorta drama here but check my recent remix entry 4 a lil CRUNKTASTiC SWiNG!!!!! ;) peep 2 find out what that sounds like... ;)
bless,
MiiM.

FRED CAMPBELL wrote on May 5, 2009:

CONGRATS ON THE HONORABLE MENTION!