“Waiting for my ride to the airport. Finally headed home after an amazing (intense!!!!!) 2 weeks. First, the Vail workshop and festival. Also had a fantastic night with Lewis Nash, …

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BACKSTORY

More fun! Bruce Forman, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton reunite to record their mentor’s original instruments from the iconic recording sessions!

-JC

(from Bruce):

Barney Kessel meant a lot to me. …

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John Clayton Arranger

Whitney Houston’s Star Spangled Banner Notes from the arranger–Me Thank you, Friends. I mean that. I’ve been hearing about the groundswell of supportive comments, acknowledging my work and uplifting me. It’s time that I chime in and share with you some background re how the SSB arrangement came to be.

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The Clayton Brothers quintet (John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Terell Stafford, Gerald Clayton and Obed Calvaire) create music that reflects our love of this American art form as well …

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