The Crescent Bar & Lounge, Belvoir Terrace YO11 2PP 01723 507507
We are now permanently located at The Crescent Bar & Lounge, YO11 2PP
Weds March 18th | 8.15 | £10
Benn Clatworthy Quartet
We welcome back saxophonist Benn Clatworthy on his UK tour. Born in England and active on the London music scene in the 70s, Benn moved to Los Angeles in 1980 where he studied saxophone, flute and clarinet with Phil Sobel and has been active on the LA club scene ever since.
In a 45-year career Benn has played with an unparalleled range of performers, from the Temptations and The Platters to Bobby Shew and Cedar Walton to The Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Originally heavily influenced by John Coltrane, Benn softened his tone to sound more like Warne Marsh with touches of Sonny Rollins. His tough, personal tone has a wide emotional range that extends from ballad tenderness to gladiatorial torrents.
‘Some of the most emotive and creative jazz this side of Sonny Rollins.’ (Edinburgh Evening News). ‘Gladiator of the sax’ (Manchester Evening News).
As last year, the Quartet features Alex Hutton (piano), Simon Thorpe, (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
Doors 7.45. Music 8.15. £10 Advance tickets available. Call 07703 434796 or email bobwalker4@btinternet.com
