Gerald william clayton is a jazz pianist best known for his work with roy hargrove. Includes full interviews with gerald and his bandmates, joe sanders and justin brown category. Twoshade, a 2009 jazz trio album, is gerald claytons discographic debut as a leader, featuring longtime friends and collaborators joe sanders on double bass and justin brown on drums. Ive played jazz semiprofessionally for a few years and have been a deep listener for 30 yrs, and think gerald clayton is. For me, this is very much in the mould of work by musicians such as ben allison who have eschewed the more way out elements of jazz for a mainstream. Gerald clayton plays piano on the album, which holds loosely to a theme of songs that were made famous by thad, hank and elvin jones. He was immersed in music studies for a long time his teachers include kenny barron, billy childs and shelly berg, while gaining experience playing duo piano concerts with barron, benny green and mulgrew miller and also performing as a sideman with the legendary clark terry. Recorded at bunker studios, brooklyn, new york on june 910, 2105 and september, 2015. The tune incorporates aspects of bebop jazz and latin rhythm, and is known for its frequent changes in key centers occurring every two bars, while still maintaining a singable melody. The title of this recording implies a dissolving duality. The son of bassistbandleader john clayton, gerald was born in the netherlands but grew up in california. Clayton released his debut solo album, twoshade, in 2009, which garnered a.
Clayton, gerald bondthe paris sessions other modern jazz. The project features the assembly a ninepiece band led by clayton and including. I havent heard the cd, but i just heard gerald claytons trio live at the caramoor jazz festival in katonah, ny and was compelled to look up his album on amazon. If thats not enough, he has recorded more than once with. Gerald clayton searches for honest expression in every note he plays. Con alma is a jazz standard written by dizzy gillespie, appearing on his 1954 album afro. Claytons piano playing was described by ben ratliff of the new york times as filling up the available space with clayton. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. Indeed, gerald clayton s debut as a leader, following stints with lewis nash, al foster, clark terry and roy hargrove, among others, reflects the importance he places on honoring tradition while finding his own voice and direction. Awardwinning new york jazz pianist gerald clayton plays live for byron janis. Joining clayton here are a handful of like minded musicians including trumpeter ambrose akinmusire, saxophonists logan.
Gerald clayton download all jazz songs gerald clayton. Gerald clayton has proved himself one of the standout jazz pianists of his generation, possessed of silvery technique and an intent but relaxed way with a phrase the new york times. Gerald clayton discusses his latest artistshare project and cd release titled two shade. In his liner notes pianist gerald clayton lays his manifesto down to reconcile the seeminginly two opposing strands and i think that this recording demonstrates just how successful he has been. Gerald clayton, twoshade claytons nimble piano trio delivers harddriving pieces and explosive improvisations thatll push your hifi to the limit. With harmonic curiosity and critical awareness, he develops musical narratives that unfold as a result of both deliberate searching and chance uncovering.
Peoplefinders is the best people search for background checks, arrest records, and public records. Here you can buy and download music mp3 gerald clayton. The presentation has been conceived and developed by clayton working in close. All albums by gerald clayton available to download and stream in high quality. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Listen to your favorite songs from twoshade by gerald clayton now. Gerald clayton tributary tales album trailer youtube. Indeed, gerald claytons debut as a leader, following stints with lewis nash, al foster, clark terry and roy hargrove, among others, reflects the. Check out twoshade by gerald clayton on amazon music. Sunny day go at home with oscar youtube gerald clayton trio live at the new morning paris, 2010 part 12. Charles lloyd quartet, belgrade jazz festival 2014. Gerald clayton twoshade 2009, digipack, cd discogs.
Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Gerald clayton studied classical piano with linda buck for eleven years starting at the age of six. Watch the video for sunny day go from gerald claytons twoshade for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Whereas last time clayton focused primarily on a trio sound, on life forum he expands his musical palette by arranging for a larger ensemble. He is the son of bassistbandleader john clayton and the nephew of multiinstrumentalist wind player jeff clayton. Pianist gerald claytons third studio album, 20s life forum, follows up his acclaimed 2011 release, bond. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Clayton also has enjoyed an extended association since early 20, touring and recording with saxophone legend charles lloyd.
Find gerald clayton discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Jazz pianist and composer born in utrecht, netherlands, and raised in southern california. Twoshade, a 2009 jazz trio album, is gerald claytons discographic debut as a leader. Gerald clayton isnt like the average young jazz musician.
This young jazz master grew up playing with his father john clayton and uncle jeff clayton in their clayton brothers combo. Hes since forged his own path, leading his eponymous multigrammynominated trio. Visit the project at gerald clayton discusses his latest artistshare project and cd release titled two shade. A four time grammynominated pianistcomposerarranger. Twoshade by gerald clayton on amazon music unlimited. Twoshade by gerald clayton 20100209 music skip to main content. February 3, 2010 love is proximity when you live in new york. Piedmont blues is a live concert presentation led by celebrated jazz pianist composer bandleader gerald clayton that explores the essence and impact of the piedmont blues. Jazz pianist gerald clayton is an adept, grammy awardwinning improviser and composer with a bent toward postbop and straightahead jazz. Find contact info for gerald clayton phone number, address, email. Listen online 15 songs from twoshade 2009 gerald clayton. Listen free to gerald clayton all of you radio iheartradio.
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