Claridad

Claridad Jazz comprises:-
Paul Bridgewater - Clarinet (above photo)
Denny Hutchinson -Drums
Graham Pinkney - Piano/Arranger
Kevin Sanders - Double Bass


Paul came to jazz relatively late after a distinguished more "classical" musical career which included 3 years at the Guildhall School of Music, principal clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra and founder member of the Guildhall Big Band. He subsequently played with the big bands of Eric Winstone (alto sax) and Joe Daniels (baritone sax) and backed Stevie Wonder,The Seekers and Lulu. He obtained a B.A. in music composition at Dartington College of Arts in 1985 but then started focusing on jazz in 2003. He gained jazz experience via local workshops (including those run by Friends of Teignmouth Jazz festival) and sitting in with local bands, jamming at festivals and guesting at the Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden.

Denny's credentials include working with the bands of Alex Welsh, Joe Loss and the Squadronaires and backing the vocalists Nancy Wilson and Astrud Gilberto.
Graham was a long time member of Harry Gold's Pieces of 8 and the Frank Weir Band Has performed with Tubby Hayes and Dorothy Squires..
Kevin's bass playing is very much in demand on the S.W.Jazz scene and by visiting jazz soloists. He has performed with, amongst others, Pete King, Mark Nightingale ,Clare Teal and from the U.S. Greg Abate and Michael Hashim .