American Patchwork Quartet

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by Grammy-winning guitarist/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. 

APQ resonates as a symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that, from a collage of varied backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity. Instead, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys, sorrows and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories.