Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
Formed: 1985
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Styles: Bop, Swing, Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz
Group Members: Jeff Hamilton, Bobby Bryant, Charles Owens, Rickey Woodard, Clay Jenkins, George Bohannon, Oscar Brashear, Lee Callet, Jeff Clayton, John ...View All
Biography: 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 (who has played regularly with Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Gene Harris, and the L.A. Four) really drives the band, and Jeff ...Read full biography
Groove Shop
Released: 1989
Label: Capri Records
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This Capri CD was the debut of the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, a notable L.A.-based big band co-led by bassist John Clayton, altoist Jeff Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton. The 18-piece group has many ...Read full review
Heart and Soul
Released: 1991
Label: Capri Records
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The second Capri CD from the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is the equal of their first. This hard-swinging L.A. big band plays a full set of bassist John Clayton's colorful arrangements including Benny ...Read full review
More Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (1)
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