John Clayton

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Exploring a wealth of overlapping instrumental colors, this very delicate and superbly orchestrated setting made it's first appearance recorded by Diana Krall. A study in tension and release, there is...

As the title aptly describes here is a solo vehicle for a plunger-wielding trombonist. With a bluesy style and a sultry tempo, here's a great opportunity for your soloist to pour his/her heart and sou...

Trombones front and center on this one! Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Absolutely, here is a fabulous chart that features a relaxed two feel in the beginning, then gradually gather...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite....

John Clayton credits stylistic influences from Quincy Jones and Billy Byers on this swinging minor blues. Utilizing a wide dynamic range, subtleties in the rhythm section, and variations in texture fr...

Phil Collins Big Band Instrumental Chart. A great straight ahead swing arrangement of this Genesis title by John Clayton Jr. with an open section for solos. From the album 'A Hot Night in Paris'.

Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her CD Christmas Songs, here is John Clayton's joyous up-tempo swing chart on this holiday favor...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement...