Clayton Brothers - Back In The Swing of Things
The Clayton Brothers are Back In The Swing of Things with a brand new album and a brand new record label. Brothers John and Jeff, the former on bass and the latter on saxophone, are two of the most prolific musicians in mainstream jazz. Also part of the celebrated, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the siblings have earned their esteemed reputation with a number of top selling recordings and sold out concert dates around the world, not to mention guest appearances and arrangements on records by everyone from Diana Krall to Count Basie. On their latest, the first since 2000’s Siblingity on Qwest Records, the band joined by Bill Cunliffe on piano, Terrell Stafford on trumpet and Jeff Hamilton on drums, are as powerful as ever. The CD marks the recording debut of young lion Gerald Clayton, John's son. One of the most sought after pianists. He plays on two of the tracks including one he wrote. The swing comes hard and steady, but there are also a number of gorgeous interludes that add a unique balance and flavor to the proceedings. With tour dates lined up for late summer and fall, jazz fans will no doubt savor the return of one of the music’s finest modern quintets.
Skrivet av Håkan Olsson