Pat Clahar & Lella Russo’s “Genesis VIII”: Jazz and Artwork Interaction
Patrick Clahar is one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. A powerful, post-Coltrane tenor player his performance is tempered with a strong sense of melodic improvisation influenced by the great American tenor sax star Sonny Rollins. A leading light of the Julian Joseph Big Band and small group, Pat achieved worldwide recognition as the sax player with the Bill Bruford Band and until very recently was one of the featured musicians with the iconic Groove band Incognito. Long established and sought after on the studio scene, Pat has also worked with the likes of Jazz Jamaica and the band from the TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” (it’s a great band, trust me!). As well as a performer Pat is also an experienced and respected educator who is widely admired throughout the jazz fraternity. His world-class pedigree is undoubted. Also featured tonight throughout the Club space will be the remarkable work of artist Lella Russo, with the music that Pat will be performing this evening directly inspired and integrated with these pieces. A unique experience not to be missed.
“A marvel… inventive and melodic” Jazz Review
"Lella Russo is a transformative artist whose work always takes an investigative pathway much like the best improvisations in Jazz toward a universal truth. She is an alchemist who can reanimate what seem unusual materials into a new paradigm that leaves you appreciating the wonder of possibility. Packed with the all-embracing concepts that bind all the arts her craft draws heavily on music." Julian Joseph