Jeff Clayton
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Jeff Clayton (born February 16, 1954 in Los Angeles ) is an American jazz saxophonist.
Clayton dropped out of oboe from California State University to tour with Stevie Wonder . He subsequently recorded with Gladys Knight , Kenny Rogers , Michael Jackson , Patti LaBelle and Madonna . With his brother John Clayton he founded the Clayton Brothers' Quartet in 1977 . In addition, he directs the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra alongside Jeff Hamilton .
He worked with Frank Sinatra , Sammy Davis Jr. , Ella Fitzgerald , Woody Herman , Lionel Hampton and Lena Horne and was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra under Thad Jones . From 1989 to 1991 he was a member of the Philip Morris Superband . He also toured with Gene Harris , Dianne Reeves , Joe Cocker , BB King and Ray Charles . Since the late 2000s, he also appears with The Clayton Brothers , which includes his brother John and his nephew Gerald Clayton (piano).
Discography
- Boogie-Down , Ernestine Anderson and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, 1989
- Groove Shop , Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ( George Bohanon , Oscar Brashear , Bobby Bryant , Lee Callet , Jeff Clayton, John Clayton, Bill Green , Thurman Green , Jeff Hamilton, Bob Hardaway , Clay Jenkins , Michael Lang , Doug MacDonald , Herb Mickman , Ira Nepus , Maurice Spears , Rickey Woodard , Snooky Young ), 1989
- Heart and Soul , Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, 1991
- Music , Clayton Brothers (John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cunliffe , Jeff Hamilton), 1991
- Absolutely , Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, 1995
- Expressions , Clayton Brothers (John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Herlin Riley ), 1997
- Explosive! , Milt Jackson and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, 1999
- Siblingity , Clayton Brothers (John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Jeff Hamilton, Terell Stafford ), 2000
- Back in the Swing of Things , Clayton Brothers, 2005
- Christmas Songs , Diana Krall and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, 2005
Remarks
- ↑ According to other sources, the year of birth is 1955.
Web links
- Jeff Clayton at Discogs (English)
- Jeff Clayton at Allmusic (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Clayton, Jeff |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz saxophonist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 16, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | los Angeles |