Alex Clarke
bebop hard bop post-bop
Influences: Phil Woods, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt
Alex Clarke is a fluent alto saxophonist with a warm, round tone who explores straight-ahead jazz standards, bebop, and original compositions shaped by the legacy of Phil Woods. Her second album "Out of the Woods" pairs classic Woods repertoire with lesser-known gems and her own pieces, performed by a tight quartet featuring pianist Dave Newton, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Steve Brown that swings with melodic clarity.
Personnel:
Alex Clarke (saxophone)
Dave Newton (piano)
Dave Green (bass)
Steve Brown (drums)