Pat Clahar

Patrick is one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. A powerful, post-Coltrane tenor player his playing is tempered with a strong sense of melodic improvisation influenced by the great American tenor saxophonist 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. Long established and sought after on the studio scene, Pat’s also worked with the likes of Jazz Jamaica and with the band of 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. Supporting Pat tonight will be, not surprisingly, three of the finest rhythm players in Europe, Mark Hodgson (Julian Joseph) on bass, Mark Mondesir (John McLaughlin) drums... and watch out for Pat's Special Guest this evening on piano. Highly recommended.

“A marvel… inventive and melodic” Jazz Review