Gerald Clayton - Two Shade

nycjazzfan84 · August-24th-2009, 05:36 PM

eyo-

So, i just picked up "Two Shade", Geralds first record. Its pretty killing, especially for a debut release.

Anyone here have it? What do you think about him as a leader and composer, and not just a great sideman anymore?

jazzfiend · August-24th-2009, 06:53 PM

Never heard of the cat, but i'm sure the feeling is mutual. What does he play?

Peterdubya · August-24th-2009, 07:23 PM

gerald is John Clayton's son, he's a fine player.
The CD is actually quite good.

gonzo · August-24th-2009, 09:04 PM

definitely on of the best young pianists. saw him with roy hargrove's group last year, outstanding.

canyoudigit · August-27th-2009, 04:05 PM

two shade is sick! best new trio cd in a long while-

the compositions are great, and theres a cool arrangement of 'con alma' on it.

check it out!

nycjazzfan84 · September-14th-2009, 06:47 PM

just found this - you can actually sample one of the tracks from the recording here, if you haven't heard it:

http://artistshare.livejournal.com/14398.html