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John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Jeff Clayton founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO). While in their 20s, bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton toured and recorded with pianist Monty Alexander, then moved on to separate big-band environs. Hamilton joined Woody Herman, and John Clayton signed up for Count Basie.
Bobby Bryant. Thurman Green. Snooky Young. Randy Napoleon. Website. www.johnclaytonjazz.com /chjo /. The Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is a big band led by Jeff Hamilton and brothers John Clayton and Jeff Clayton. The band was founded in Los Angeles in 1985.
Born on 3 Jan 1952. Died on 30 Nov 2017. Buried in Hartsville, South Carolina, USA.
I Love Being Here with You. Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra feat. Ira Nepus, George Bohanon, Ryan Porter & Maurice Spears. 27. I Won't Dance. Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. 28. Melt Away/A Time For Love. Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
John was the principal bassist in the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (The Netherlands) from 1980-1984. In 1986, John co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and rekindled The Clayton Brothers Quintet. In addition to his individual clinics and workshops, he also directs the educational components of Centrum, The Port Townsend Jazz ...
Trio (1975-77), the Count Basie Orchestra (1977-79), and settled in as principal bassist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Amsterdam, Netherlands (1980-85). He was also a bass instructor at The Royal Conservatory, The Hague, Holland from 1980-83. In 1985 he returned to California, co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra,
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Jul 18, 2014 · News. In 1985, drummer Jeff Hamilton joined bassist John Clayton and saxophonist Jeff Clayton to form the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Together with an all-star lineup of Los Angeles-based musicians (including Snooky Young, Ricky Woodard, George Bohanon, Oscar Brashear, Bill Cunliffe, etc.), the big band received an enthusiastic response ...