For the best part of two decades trombonist, composer and arranger Raph Clarkson has been an integral part of the UK jazz scene, winning much acclaim for adventurous album releases such as Soldiering On, Resolute, and This Is How We Grow. Clarkson’s writing for the exciting 15-piece orchestra Dissolute Society draws on many genres, from jazz to progressive rock to classical music, but is ultimately defined by the artist’s strength of character and imagination. Vibrantly performed and at times intricately structured, Clarkson’s music explore themes as varied as family history, friendship, grief and hope, and is testament to his proven ability to bring as much emotional depth as creative breadth to both stage and studio.