Jeff Clayton

A talented altoist whose audio sometimes comes quite near that of Cannonball Adderley, Jeff Clayton has played in a multitude of settings, mostly within the LA area (although in the past due ’90s he relocated towards the East Coastline). He teamed up along with his sibling, bassist John Clayton, because the Clayton Brothers (on / off since 1977) so when co-leaders (alongside drummer Jeff Hamilton) from the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Clayton also performed for a brief period with the Count number Basie Orchestra when it had been led by Thad Jones. Jeff Clayton is definitely talented on tenor, flute, and different woodwinds, but his primary voice is definitely on alto.