For Clarinet Quintet-En 1878 le compositeur américain Henry Clay Work (1832-1884) compose la chanson My Grandfather?s Clock (?L?horloge de mon grand-père?) qui fera le tour du monde et se vendra à plus d?un million d?exemplaires.Henry Clay Work ne pouvait imaginer que le titre de sa composition allait donner naissance à un nouveau modèle d?horloge dont la notoriété dépasserait celle de la chanson…

En l'espèce est un graphique de swing moyen formidable (enregistré par l'orchestre de Jazz de Clayton-Hamilton sur le coeur et l'âme) présentant un grand sillon, une mélodie accrocheuse et l'artisanat de jazz maître John Clayton. Egalement inclus est un solo de trombone, prenez-non-prisonniers sax soli et espace solo pour la basse. Les départs de choeur shout agréable et tranquilles puis construit…

John Claytons fierce swinging arrangement of this familiar standard (recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD Shout Me Out) is written as a solo vehicle for tenor sax. Marvelously crafted in a kind of“call and response”form between tenor and band.

There's always time for the blues. This original by John Clayton (and recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on “Heart and Soul”) is set in a bluesy and relaxed tempo and provides lots of room for soloists to“holler” at each other. After the opening conversation between two trumpets the sax section lays down the main theme followed by answers provided by the brass…

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Originally arranged and premiered by the WDR Big Band in Cologne Germany this powerful chart was recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on their CD ?Heart andSoul.? Featuring the saxes off the top accompanied by the screaming brass section this chart also includes solos for trombone trumpet alto and drums. Even the background figures are a stu…

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never heard itbefore! Written in a slow swing style this smooth chart is written with harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. From the velvety soft passages to the powerful full band hits this is an i…

As the title aptly describes here is a solo vehicle for a plunger-wielding trombonist. With a bluesy style and a sultry tempo here's a great opportunity for your soloist to pour his/her heart and soul into a performance. Recordedby the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Shout Me Out.

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the tone the trumpets state thefirst “calling” then pass it along to the rest of the ensemble. This amazing composition grows organically throughout as tension and release points are explore…

This John Clayton original from the CD “Groove Shop” explodes into a medium swing groove then features a small group (soprano tenor trumpet and trombone) on the first go-around of the tune. The saxes have a solifeature and the entire ensemble helps deliver the powerful shout. Includes solos for trumpet and piano.

John Clayton credits stylistic influences from Quincy Jones and Billy Byers on this swinging minor blues. Utilizing a wide dynamic range subtleties in the rhythm section and variations in texture from just a few instruments to the full-out ensemble John has created a marvelously appealing and effective concert or festival piece. Recorded by the CHJO on ?Heart and Soul.?

John's arrangement of this jazz classic was written specifically to feature Milt Jackson with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; however just about any instrument can play the head at the beginning of the chart. The fullensemble shout chorus at the end is a standout!

Written for the Ellington orchestra by saxophonist Johnny Hodges this catchy riff-based tune swings hard from beginning to end. After the hard-hitting opening solos are exchanged by tenor trombone trumpet and piano. In typicalClayton-Hamilton fashion the piece roars to an exhilarating full tilt finish!

Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD “Explosive! ” this dynamic and swingin' setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on thisexcerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in p…

From Jars of Clay

String Quartet No.4 'Spaces In A Space' is a work by David Stoll for String Quartet. Commissioned by the Bingham String Quartet the first performance of this work took place on 13th July 2005 and it lasts around 24 minutes. This is the Score and Parts The inspiration for this piece comes from pottery and pots with the three movements telling the musical and programmatic story of the process o…