CLIVE BRADLEY
With the spirit of a gypsy and the discipline of an
Olympic sprinter, Clive Bradley has created some of the most beautiful music
this side of heaven. Always thoughtful, Bradley approaches his craft in a
meticulous yet carefree manner. It is not unusual for him to spend hours
voicing a single chord, while at other times, he seems to go on instinct.
His knowledge of harmony, form, rhythm and counterpoint is legendary.
However, it’s his sense of “bacchanal” that makes Bradley special. The uncanny
ability to be both sophisticated and vulgar sets him apart from the rest.
Whether you’re a professional musician, a Brooklyn teen or an elder from Laventille, Bradley speaks your language.
Bradley has enriched the lives of everyone who has ever heard his music. From
his Panorama winning arrangements of “Rebecca”, “Pan In Harmony”, and “High Mas”
to “Pan In Danger”, “Party Tonight” and “Sailing” (the ones that got away) to
those little gems: “Sugar For Pan”, “Calypso Coup” and “Panama”, Bradley has
created a body of work that will live on. Clive Bradley, easily one of the
most celebrated steelband arrangers of all time, brings a unique perspective to
the steelband arena because of his many musical accomplishments that cover a
wide range of music, genres and settings. Colorful? Yes, he is.
Restless? That too, but a musical genius for sure!