Clarence Penn featured in Mix Magazine for American Patchwork Quartet

USC Thornton Jazz Studies faculty member Clarence Penn was featured in Mix Magazine as a member of the American Patchwork Quartet (APQ). Formed in 2019, the group is comprised of vocalist Falguni Shah, guitarist/producer Clay Ross, drummer/percussionist/associate producer Clarence Penn, and acoustic and electric bassist Yasushi Nakamura. In the article, they shared their origin story and the creative process behind their music.

“American Patchwork Quartet, which recently earned a Grammy nomination in the category Best Folk Album for its debut, self-titled outing, is a breathtaking confluence of heritage roots, jazz and world music influences, all woven together to reimagine the songbook of our traditional folk music story,” wrote Robyn Flans.

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Photo taken by G.G. Adrasti.