Sqwonk's lyrics & chords

Sqwonk is a San Francisco-based bass clarinet duo, consisting of Jeff Anderle and Jon Russell, dedicated to the creation of engagingly visceral new music for two bass clarinets. Though grounded in the classical tradition, Sqwonk plays music that draws on a wide range of influences, from klezmer to heavy metal to blues to improvisation to avant-garde, creating a repertoire that is innovative and contemporary, yet broadly accessible to a wide audience. Formed in the Spring of 2005, Sqwonk has given nearly twenty performances throughout the San Fr...read more