Clockwork possesses the ingredients that elevate them to the level of the musical elite.” -Phil Fetterman, "The Human Voice Show"

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The clockwork sound is rooted in the tradition of great vocal jazz groups such as New York Voices, The HiLos, Singers Unlimited and Lambert, Hendricks and Ross; and draws creative inspiration from the variety of musical and artistic experiences which have influenced each of Clockwork’s talented singers. The result: a fresh and entertaining new interpretation of the vocal jazz ensemble.

Clockwork performs in several configurations including:
a cappella quintet/quartet, singers + one instrument, singers + jazz trio, and singers + big band.

Browse our discography for detailed recording information, sample audio clips, purchase info and more.

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clockwork discography

Clockwork: Tesseract

TESSERACT

reviews

Really, I don't usually gush, but Tesseract, the first full-length album from Bay Area vocal jazz quintet Clockwork, is a real treasure. Complex, textured harmonies, near-perfect vocals, and heaps upon heaps of personality combine to dazzling effect here. And the best part is that these five incredible musicians pull it off with an effortlessness that makes Tesseract an immediately accessible, highly enjoyable treat.

- Adam Ballard
The Recorded A Cappella Review Board 2005

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TESSERACT (2005)

produced by richard "bob" greene

a cappella


And So What If I Don't

  • music: herbie hancock
  • lyrics: Michele Weir and Stephen Saxon
  • arrangement: Stephen saxon
  • Alto Sax: Bruce Williamson

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My Baby Just Cares For Me (new version)

  • Music & Lyrics: Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Angie Doctor, Richard Bob Greene
  • Additional Lyrics: Stephen Saxon

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Blackbird

  • Music & Lyrics: John Lennon & Paul McCartney (BMI)
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon ©2003
  • Red-winged blackbird recorded by Doug Van Gausig ©1999 Naturesongs

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D.C. Farewell

  • Music & Lyrics: Richie Cole & Eddie Jefferson (BMI)
  • Arr & addl lyrics: Stephen Saxon

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Donna Lee

  • Music & Lyrics "Back Home Indiana": James F. Hanley & Ballard MacDonald (ASCAP)
  • Music & Lyrics "Donna Lee": Charlie Parker & Stephen Saxon
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon

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Creep

  • Music & Lyrics: Thom Yorke, Albert Hammond, Mike Hazelwood (Radiohead) (BMI)
  • Arr: Eric Freeman, Stephen Saxon, Richard Bob Greene

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Rhode Island Is Famous For You

  • Music & Lyrics: Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz (ASCAP)
  • Arr & addl lyrics: Stephen Saxon

Inspired by Blossom Dearie

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Moment's Notice

  • Music & Lyrics: John Coltrane & Stephen Saxon (BMI)
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon

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Little Girl Blue

  • Music & Lyrics: Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon

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Variation #1 on "Nightwatch"

  • Original Theme: Jessica Williams
  • Arr & variations: Stephen Saxon

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Big Cash Deal

  • Music & Lyrics: Jim Hale (BMI)
  • Arr: Jim Hale
clockwork: orange

Orange

reviews

Clockwork is a mixed vocal jazz quintet from San Francisco that came in second in the 2004 Harmony Sweepstakes finals. Their opener is an amazing re-imagination of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (aka "In The Garden Of Eden) - truly mind-blowing if you know the original! Then they croon a lovely "Polkadots and Moonbeams" as if to say, "we can sing just about anything!" They are oh-so-cool and oh-so-tight on Jobim's classic "Corcovado." This tasty EP is actually pretty generous at six songs - a luscious taste of what we hope will be lots more to come!

orange (2004)

a cappella


In the Garden of Eden

  • Music & Lyrics: Douglas Ingle (BMI)
  • Arr: Eric Freeman, Stephen Saxon ©2003

Polkadots and Moonbeams

  • Music & Lyrics: Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon ©2004

My Baby Just Cares For Me

  • Music & Lyrics: Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Angie Doctor ©2003

    • Inspired by Nina Simone

Corcovado

  • Music & Lyrics: Antonio Carlos Jobim (BMI)
  • Arr: Jim Hale ©2004

Lush Life

  • Music & Lyrics: Billy Strayhorn (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Jim Hale ©2003

I've Got Rhythm/Fascinating Rhythm

  • Music & Lyrics:George & Ira Gershwin (ASCAP)
  • Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II (ASCAP)
  • Arr: Stephen Saxon ©2004
  1. And So What If I Don't
  2. Polkadots and Moonbeams
  3. Blackbird
  4. D.C. Farewell
  5. Donna Lee
  6. Creep
  7. Rhoad Isand
  8. Moment's Notice
  9. Little Girl Blue
  10. Night Watch
  11. Big Cash Deal