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Children of Forever is the debut album by jazz fusion bassist Stanley Clarke.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4.5 stars and wrote:””Children of Forever has aged exceedingly well, and sounds as warm, inviting, and full of possibility in the early 21st century as it did in the early ’70s. It’s full of heart, soul, passion, and truly inspired musicianship.”

Billboard included the recording in their “Top Album Picks,” and a reviewer stated: “Avant-garde meets funk on this connecting bridge type of project in which Andy Bey’s fine voice is heard to advantage and Chick Corea’s electric piano tinkles superbly.”[

Track listing

All tracks composed by Stanley Clarke and lyrics written by Neville Potter, except where indicated

Side one

“Children of Forever” – 10:42
“Unexpected Days” – 5:53
“Bass Folk Song” (Clarke) – 7:59

Side two

“Butterfly Dreams” – 6:52
“Sea Journey” (Chick Corea, Neville Potter)– 16:26

Personnel:
Stanley Clarke – double bass, bass guitar
Chick Corea – electric piano, piano, clavinet
Pat Martino – electric guitar, 12-string guitar
Lenny White – drums, tambourine
Arthur Webb – flute
Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals
Andy Bey – vocals

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Released: 1973
Recorded: December 26–27, 1972
Studio: A&R Studios, New York City
Length: 47:52
Label: Polydor
Producer: Chick Corea