The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra feat. John Pizzarelli

Wed, 07. Nov 2007, 9.30 PM | BIG BAND EXPLOSION

Festsaal Messe Basel

This concert was a big band explosion. Thirty years ago, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton were part of Monty Alexander's trio: Hamilton’s incredible drive and Clayton’s down-to-earth bass lit the fuse on Monty’s fireworks. Today, they travel the world with their own big band, which is no less explosive.

Front-woman Patti Austin may not be a member of this same family, but with an uncle like Quincy Jones and a godmother like Dinah Washington, we can be sure that she’ll be cooking up something special: A family reunion of superlatives was guaranteed!

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Line-up
Artist Instrument
John Pizzarelli Vocals
John Clayton Bass, Conductor
Jeff Hamilton Drums
Jeff Clayton Saxophone
Eugene Snooky Young Trumpet
Tamir Hendelman Piano
Christoph Luty Bass
Graham Dector Guitar
Lee Callet Saxophone
Keith Fiddmont Saxophone
Ricky Woodard Saxophone
Charles Owens Saxophone
Gilbert Castellanos Trumpet
Bijon Watson Trumpet
Clay Jenkins Trumpet
Sal Cracchiolo Trumpet
Maurice Spears Trombone
George Bohanon Trombone
Ryan Porter Trombone
Guy Ira Nepus Trombone