American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.
- “A breathtaking confluence of heritage roots, jazz, and world music influences." - Mix Magazine
- APQ is led by GRAMMY® winner Clay Ross, founder of world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky.
- APQ members include Clay Ross, Falu (Carnegie Hall’s Ambassador of Indian Music), Moto Fukushima (bassist and Grammy-nominated co-leader of House of Waters), and Koleby Royston (New-York based drummer and composer).
