The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra makes its New York debut

[Lois Gilbert]

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra will make its debut New York performance on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22 at the Jazz Standard Jazz Club. The Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street and show times are 7:30 and 9:30 each evening. The cover charge is $25.

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, selected as the "best big band in America" by the readers of Down Beat Magazine, has flourished over the course of fifteen years under the inspired and dedicated leadership of John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton and Jeff Clayton. In addition to performing and recording on their own, this Grammy nominated orchestra is in demand by people like Quincy Jones, Tommy LiPuma, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Pizzarelli, Ernestine Anderson, and Dr. John. The band also spent three years as resident jazz orchestra for the Hollywood Bowl.

"It is an exciting time for CHJO", says John Clayton. "We will premiere several new pieces during these performances" .

[Pete C]

That's pretty amazing that it's their NY debut. I've seen them in Perugia & Long Beach. What a great band.

[graypencil]

I'll give Pete a big second on that ..

This is a great band worth hearing ..