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John Lee Clayton Jr. (born August 20, 1952) is an American jazz musician, classical double bassist, arranger, and composer. He is the father of pianist Gerald Clayton and the brother of saxophonist Jeff Clayton, with whom he formed the Clayton Brothers; and the Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra with Jeff Hamilton.
John Clayton’s Bass Tips . 06/12/2024 . June 12 CHJO at the SF Jazz Festival [San Francisco, CA] 3 years ago . Essie Justice Group ...
Clayton’s serious study of the double bass began at age 16 when he studied with famed bassist, Ray Brown. At age 19, John was the bassist for Henry Mancini’s television series “The Mancini Generation”. Later he completed his studies at Indiana University in 1975, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass.
Biography. John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels — composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, and yes, extraordinary bassist — garner him a number of challenging assignments and commissions. With a Grammy on his shelf and eight additional nominations, artists such as Diana Krall, Paul ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Influencers. Has Influenced. Born: August 20, 1952. John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels—composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, and yes, extraordinary bassist—garner him a number of challenging assignments and commissions.
Active. 1980s - 2000s. Born. 1952 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Jazz, Classical. Styles. Hard Bop, Swing, Vocal Music. Also Known As. John Clayton, Jr. John Lee Clayton, Jr. Member Of. Clayton Brothers, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Songs. Compositions. Credits. Awards. Submit Corrections.
John Clayton. The multiple roles in which John Clayton excels—composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, and, yes, bassist—have earned him a Grammy Award as well as eight Grammy nominations. After graduating from Indiana University's School of Music with a degree in bass performance in 1975, he toured with the Monty Alexander Trio ...
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