CLATTON-HAMILLTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA Absolutely

A Beautiful Friendship

Featuring some of Los Angeles' finest jazz musicians, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (which has drummer Jeff Hamilton and altoist Jeff Clayton among its three leaders) performs the arrangements of the other co-leader, bassist John Clayton. There are several classic charts on this CD, including "Blues for Stephanie," "For All We Know" and "Reverence"; all ten selections are well worth hearing. The swinging music has its share of subtle surprises and many fine solos, including some by tenors Rickey Woodard and Charles Owens, pianist Bill Cunliffe, altoist Clayton and trumpeters Oscar Brashear, Snooky Young and Clay Jenkins. Highly recommended for big band fans.
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Artist Credit
John Clayton Arranger, Bass, Composer, Conductor
John Clayton, Jr. Arranger, Bass, Conductor
Jeff Hamilton Composer, Drums
Jim Hershman Guitar
Bill Cunliffe Piano
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Primary Artist
Bill Green Sax (Alto)
Lee Callet Sax (Baritone)
Charles Owens Sax (Tenor)
Rickey Woodard Sax (Tenor)
George Bohannon Trombone
George Bohanon Trombone
Thurman Green Trombone
Maurice Spears Trombone
Oscar Brashear Trumpet
Bobby Bryant Trumpet
Chuck Findley Trumpet
Clay Jenkins Trumpet
Snooky Young Trumpet