The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
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Biography
Founded in 1985 in Los Angeles, California, the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra was a big band led by drummer Jeff Hamilton and brothers John and Jeff Clayton on double bass and saxophone, respectively. The band was born from an agreement that the Clayton brothers had to support each otherâs preferred musical formats. Jeff was a fan of small groups and John joined him in the Clayton Brothers Quintet. John, on the other hand, was a fan of big bands and Jeff joined his musical project the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra with drummer Jeff Hamilton, who had previously played with Woody Hermanâs Orchestra (1977-78) and the L.A. Four (1977-1982). The Clayton-Hamilton Orchestraâs debut album, Groove Shop, was released in 1990. The band released several in the 1990s including Explosive!, which was released on Qwest/Warner Bros. In the 2000s, they released their own albums alongside collaborations with other artists including Diana Krall (2005âs Christmas Songs) and Charles Aznavour (2009âs Charles Aznavour & The Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra). They were also featured on Michael Bubléâs album Call Me Irresponsible, performing on the track âThe Best Is Yet to Comeâ. In 2014, they released their own album The L.A. Treasures Project and appeared on Leon Russellâs album Life Journey. Founding member Jeff Clayton died on December 16, 2020 of kidney cancer.
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Albums
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra/Barbara Morrison/Ernie Andrews
L.A. Treasures Project: Live At Alvas Showroom
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- Witchcraft by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Ring-A-Ding Ding by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- How About You? by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Nice 'N' Easy by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Winter Wonderland by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Sleigh Ride by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- You Make Me Feel So Young by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- I'll Be Home For Christmas by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- White Christmas by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Jingle Bells by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Squatty Roo
- Jody Grind
- Lullaby of the Leaves
- Captain Bill
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- I've Got You Under My Skin by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- If I Had You
- Fier De Nous featuring Charles Aznavour
- Silver Celebration
- Evidence
- Mood Indigo
- Eternal Triangle
- Like a Lover
- Des Amis Des Deux Côtés by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
