8tet Clarkson / Grigg / Helson / Hill / Kelly / Langford /Skerman / Sneddon at Exchange
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A gig held at Exchange on Sunday 17th May. The event starts at 14:00.


Large ensemble interaction. 2 sets of freely improvised fire & filigree. £5 notaflof.

Raph Clarkson - trombone
Matthew Grigg - guitar/amp
Tim Hill - Baritone sax
Bob Helson - drums, percussion
Jo Kelly - double bass
Mark Langford - bass clarinet, tenor sax
Roger Skerman - drums, percussion
Rebecca Sneddon - alto sax

Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor with level access throughout and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]



Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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