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Steve Clarke & the Working Stiffs is a highly energetic and rhythmic Jump, Swing quartet/quintet based in the twin cities.
Mr. Clarke, recipient of 5 Minnesota Music Awards for “Horn Player of the Year†is an accomplished tenor, soprano, baritone, flute and alto flute player. he has appeared on over 50 recordings including commercials and jingles. "The Working Stiffs" have received 2 Minnesota Music Awards with 4 nominations in their 3 year history including,
Best Jazz Artist/Group: The Working Stiffs - WON
Jazz Recording: Metropolitan - WON
Male Vocalist: Travis Merchant -NOMINATED
Female Vocalist: Katie Gearty - NOMINATED
Horn Player: Steve Clarke - WON.
They released their first CD "Metropolitan" in 2006
Reviews
“The Working Stiffs swing hard and hot, jammin’ and jivin’ their way right into your dancing shoes. Their jump blues and jazz bill, with some rockabilly thrown in for good measure, complimented by Steve’s golden saxophone, is a favorite with the dancers.†--- Terry Gardner --- View More
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