Gordon Clements September 12, 2009

Perhaps even more known as a jazz musician, Gord Clements has been a featured soloist, conductor, and lead alto saxophonist with the area's top pro big bands and is "first-call woodwind doubler" for many of the traveling shows that come to our city. His small groups have often been fixtures in the local club scene and his solo work can be heard on numerous contemporary recordings. His own recordings continue to receive great reviews. “Above & Below” featuring him on bass clarinet, has been getting regular airplay on CBC 1 & 2, Radio Canada, KPLU and CFUV (see a sampling of reviews below). In 2005, the opening tune, “Low Talk” by Misha Piatigorski, won the prestigious Thelonius Monk International Jazz Award for Composition. His 2004 release “Bounce” featuring Don Thompson on vibes, has been getting outstanding airplay and even more exciting reviews. In 2005, he released “I Let a Song... remembering Ellington” with Louise Rose. Their concerts of this wonderful material are often sold out. Most recently, in 2006, he released “Run” with the Gord Clements Collective. This group brings together musicians from all his recordings; Misha Piatigorski, Don Thompson, Neil Swainson, Willard Dyson and Rob Cheramy. Gord will be inducted into the Victoria Music Hall of Fame September 20th as a member of the "Brothers Forbes".Todays picture is him with Louise Rose.

Todays profile update: Gordon Clements

Victoria Music Hall Of Fame

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