Jazz Lab Concert
with Guest Artist Benn Clatworthy
Mission Viejo, CA – Join the Saddleback Jazz Lab as they welcome Guest Artist Benn Clatworthy on Monday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm in the McKinney Theatre. Born in England in 1955, saxophonist Benn Clatworthy has been a fixture in Los Angeles area clubs since 1980.
He was originally heavily influenced by late-’50s John Coltrane, but would soften his tone and sometimes sound a little like Warne Marsh with touches of Sonny Rollins. He debuted on record in 1990, with his Discovery release Thanks Horace (which also features pianist Cecilia Coleman) and, in 1995, released While My Lady Sleeps on his own label (featuring Cedar Walton as a guest).
What the critics say: “Sublime…” –Jazz Times; “A master player” – L.A. Weekly; “A truly majestic sound” – LA City Beat; “Impressive!” – All About Jazz; “He’s a player who’s found his own voice” – Cadence, “Gladiator of the sax” – Manchester Evening News.
Tickets are $10 general; $7 student/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656 to order your tickets or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Jazz Studies at Saddleback College emphasizes creativity through improvisation and ensemble performance. Focusing on the historical, theoretical and intuitive aspects of this American music, Director Joey Sellers and an outstanding cadre of nationally recognized musicians comprise the jazz faculty. Curricula include Improvisation, Jazz Composition and Arranging, Jazz History Syllabus, Jazz History Audio, Jazz History Podcast, Jazz Piano, Saddleback Big Band, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Combos.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Nina Welch
Fine Arts Public Information Officer
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
www.saddleback.edu/arts
