Patrick Clahar

Patrick Clahar 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 player 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. An established player on the studio scene Pat’s also worked with the likes of Jazz Jamaica and the TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” (it’s a great band, trust me!). Widely respected throughout the Jazz fraternity, Pat’s world-class pedigree is undoubted.

“A marvel… inventive and melodic” Jazz review