Nelson Devereaux photo (left) by Shun Matsuhashi

Sarah Clausen (Chicago) and Nelson Devereaux (Minneapolis) will take turns performing solo sets on woodwinds and electronics.

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“With Many Hands is outstanding […] Its slow-moving, almost ambient songs, built largely from reeds, electronics, and voice, span a kaleidoscopic range of moods and textures.” – Chicago Reader

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Sarah Clausen is a saxophonist, sound artist, and composer based in Chicago, IL. Clausen evokes much of the unexplainable sensorial feelings and interconnectedness of the human experience through her compositions and soundscapes.

Clausen has performed solo and/or led groups at the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and the Catalytic Sound Festival, and she frequently performs at notable venues in Chicago. While completing her bachelor’s degree in jazz performance at Northern Illinois University, Clausen studied under renowned saxophonist Geof Bradfield. She has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Anna Webber, Jon Finlayson, Maria Grand, Jon Irabagon, and Greg Ward.

Clausen frequently works with avant-folk artist Hannah Frances as a composer/arranger, music director, and performer. With this ensemble, Sarah has performed and directed at Kilby Court Music Festival, Constellation, and National Sawdust.

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Minneapolis resident Nelson Devereaux is a saxophone and multi-wind instrument player who weaves old into new with exciting indie/instrumental pop sensibilities and dazzling technical ability on multiple instruments. Devereaux has toured and performed with acts including Bon Iver, Lizzo, Jungle, Paul Cherry, Mild High Club, Craig Finn, and The Hold Steady.