Latest Release
- OCT 3, 2023
- 9 Songs
- Christmas Songs · 2005
- Heart and Soul · 1991
- Heart and Soul · 1991
- Ask a Woman Who Knows · 2002
- Christmas Songs · 2005
- Heart and Soul · 1991
- Christmas Songs · 2005
- Charles Aznavour & The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra · 2009
- Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Live at MCG · 2005
- And So It Goes · 2023
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About The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is unusual in that it has three leaders: drummer Jeff Hamilton, altoist Jeff Clayton, and bassist John Clayton. While Hamilton really drives the band, and Jeff Clayton is one of the orchestra's top soloists, it is John Clayton's colorful and unpredictable arrangements that really give this big band its own personality. In addition, Clayton is a very talented soloist, particularly when bowing. The swinging orchestra, which has been filled with top Los Angeles players (including such soloists as Rickey Woodard, Charlie Owens, Bobby Bryant, Snooky Young, Oscar Brashear, George Bohanon, Thurman Green, and Bill Cunliffe) can hold its own with any other big band of the post-swing era. ~ Scott Yanow
- ORIGIN
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- FORMED
- 1985
- GENRE
- Jazz