In August of 2023, Clarke began his three-year Artist Residency at BroadStage – a partnership that includes performances, curation, and mentorship for Santa Monica College and Santa Monica High School (Samohi) students. Co-designed by Clarke, BroadStage, and school partners from SMC and Samohi, the Residency provides direct access and training by Clarke for students who are on the cusp of professional careers. Clarke was recently honored at the 2024 BroadStage Gala with the inaugural BroadStage Trailblazer Award, and his visionary work with BroadStage includes laying the foundation for a destination jazz festival, slated to debut in 2026.
Four-time GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning bassist, recording artist, and composer Stanley Clarke is partnering with BroadStage as its Artist in Residence. This multi-year partnership includes performances, curation, and mentorship for Santa Monica College Music Department and Santa Monica High School Jazz students. Co-designed by Clarke, BroadStage and school partners, the residency provides direct access and training by this iconic figure for students who are on the cusp of professional careers.
The Artist Residency sets the stage for a transformative vision—a world-class destination festival in the heart of our vibrant city, curated by Stanley Clarke.
“There has never been a more important time to enliven the culture of creativity than the times we are currently living in. In the recent past we have suffered the loss of many of our important cultural spaces and creators. This presents a crucial moment for our city and for the future of the arts in general. It seems that technological advancement in the arts is taking people further away from the one-of-a-kind experience of being exposed to quality live music. Exposure to the arts at the highest levels is paramount to the spawning of the future of culture and the arts.”
- Stanley Clarke
Residency highlights from year two of Stanley Clarke's residency.
Photo credit: Sea Sloat
Residency highlights from year one of Stanley Clarke's residency.
Photo credit: Sea Sloat
BroadStage and Santa Monica College’s (SMC) Media 21 partnered to create a series of documentary shorts chronicling Stanley Clarke's Artist Residency.
"Rhythm of the Future,” is a captivating exploration of Clarke’s mentorship and features inspiring interviews with students and band members, offering a glimpse into the evolution of young talent under Clarke’s guidance, with performances from Stanley Clarke's 4 Ever Band and BroadStage's Future Sounds of Jazz Festival.
Premiere Screening
Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30PM at the Santa Monica College Center for Media and Design, Auditorium (180)
1600 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
"Rhythm & Harmony," focused on Stanley Clarke and his Artist Residency at BroadStage. The documentary provides an insider's perspective on the Artist Residency as it developed in the first semester at SMC, and is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, anecdotes from Stanley, and more.
To watch the video with audio descriptions click here.