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A multi-talented musician, John Clayton deserves a lot more recognition. An excellent bassist whose bowed solos are beautiful, Clayton can be a top-notch arranger and composer. A protégé of Ray Dark brown (whom he documented with on several events, including a past due-’90s cooperation with fellow bassist Christian McBride), Clayton …

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is unusual for the reason that they have three leaders: drummer Jeff Hamilton, altoist Jeff Clayton, and bassist John Clayton. While Hamilton (that has performed frequently with Oscar Peterson, Ray Dark brown, Monty Alexander, Gene Harris, as well as the L.A. Four) actually drives the music …

One of the most promising pianists located in the L.A. region, Bill Cunliffe continues to be careful to get each of his recordings screen its own character. He received the 1989 Thelonious Monk jazz piano award, for a while led the fusion music group Porcupine, works together with Natalie Cole …