http://clayross.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:57:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This year we will be serving up a new album of unrelated tracks, one song at a time. These little audible appetizers offer up all the sonic shape-shifting that one could desire. With influences from John Lennon to John Coltrane, these tracks speak straight from the heart of the shuffle ... http://clayross.com/2010/02/song-of-the-month/ We're thrilled to be featured in the world's leading jazz publication. Check out the full story, "Clay Ross: Maracatu Odyssey" by Eric Fine. Just click the photo. READ THE FULL STORY http://clayross.com/2010/01/down-beat-magazine-feature/ The Matuto Album got a stellar review in the latest Jazz Times Magazine. We feel honored to be featured in one of the top music journals in the country! CLAY ROSS Matuto (Ropeadope) A hotshot Telecaster picker from South Carolina, Clay Ross immersed himself in Brazilian street beats as a member ... http://clayross.com/2009/11/jazz-times-review-2/ http://clayross.com/2009/11/church-street-blues/ Festival Músicas do Mundo - Sines, Portugal I just played in one of the most unforgettable concerts of my life, with some of the most incredible musicians I know, in one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, for one of the most open and enthusiastic audiences I've ever seen. It ... http://clayross.com/2009/07/july-2009/ American Roots Music in Recife `09 My experiences sharing American Music abroad have been some of the most rewarding interactions of my life. I have participated in four government sponsored tours in the last four years. All of them have been thrilling experiences, but this most recent residency in ... http://clayross.com/2009/03/march-2009/ http://clayross.com/2008/08/april-2007/ http://clayross.com/2008/08/december-2007/ http://clayross.com/2008/08/november-2007/ September was jammed packed with BTD tour dates in the Chicago area, NYC residencies, and planning for the new recording. In the city, I've been enjoying my resident restaurant performances at Cafe Moto (4.5 yrs), BOOM (4yrs.), and Anyway Cafe (2yrs.). These venues have provieded me with excellent opportunities to ... http://clayross.com/2008/08/september-2007/