# Conversation with Stanley Clarke

Music Division’s Claudia Morales sits in conversation with legendary bassist Stanley Clarke. In this conversation, Clarke reflects on his remarkable musical journey, from his early training in classical music to becoming one of the most influential figures in jazz. He discusses his groundbreaking partnership with Chick Corea in the pioneering jazz fusion group “Return to Forever,” his acclaimed work as a film composer, and his perspectives on the evolving role of technology in the music industry.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 30 min
- By: Morales, Claudia
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-12790/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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