LEGACY QUARTET
with CLARENCE ACOX

The Legacy Quartet, led by drummer Clarence Acox, showcases Seattle's high-powered straight-ahead jazz musicians, including pianist Bill Anschell, bassist Phil Sparks, and a revolving roster of guest artists including trumpeter Thomas Marriott, trombonist Gary Shutes, multi-instrumentalist Bernie Jacobs, saxophonist Tony Rondolone, trumpeter/vocalist Lance Buller, saxophonist Jon Goforth, saxophonist Travis Ranney, and multi-instrumentalist Jay Thomas.

Bandleader Clarence Acox's impressive resume includes co-founding the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, winning awards including Down Beat Magazine's 2001 Achievement in Jazz Education award, Earshot Jazz's Musician of the Year award in 1992, and the 2007 Mayor's Arts Award. His leadership of Garfield High School's award-winning jazz program has brought him national recognition and he continues to be a mentor and inspiration for many of Seattle's up and coming musicians. A native of New Orleans, Acox graduated from Southern University. His sextet has won numerous awards for its recordings, Joanna's Dance and Indigenous Groove.

IN THE NEWS

SEATTLE TIMES: "Meet conductor Clarence Acox" May 15, 2000

LEADING QUESTIONS | Clarence Acox | January 28, 2009