De'Sean Jones - Urban Art Quartet
The Cluny · Newcastle Upon Tyne
About this event
Quite simply the best saxophonist to ever grace the Cluny stage, he loved us, we loved him so he's back with a new line up to blow us away again.
De’Sean Jones, a Detroit School of Arts alumnus, is a two-time Grammy nominated and three-time Stellar Award winning composer and arranger. He is the protege of both the late trumpet legend Marcus Belgrave and techno pioneer Mad Mike Banks, as well as a long-standing member of the legendary Detroit electronic music collective Underground Resistance and the founder of the Urban Art Orchestra. Jones has garnered opportunities to teach, compose, and tour the world extensively, collaborating with music icons such as Stevie Wonder, The Clark Sisters, and Faith Evans. Through his consistent artistic efforts, Jones aspires to uphold the rich musical legacy of Detroit.