The Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO) is a big band led by Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, and formerly his brother, Jeff Clayton. The band was founded in Los Angeles in 1985.

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The Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO) is a big band led by Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, and formerly his brother, Jeff Clayton. The band was founded in Los Angeles in 1985.\n

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Personnel

On the album The L.A. Treasures Project (Capri, 2014):\n

John Clayton – arco bass
Jeff Clayton – alto saxophone
Jeff Hamilton – drums
Bijon Watson – trumpet
Gilbert Castellanos – trumpet
James Ford – trumpet
Brian Swartz – trumpet
Jamie Hovorka – trumpet
Ira Nepus – trombone
George Bohanon – trombone
Ryan Porter – trombone
Maurice Spears – trombone
Keith Fiddmont – alto saxophone
Rickey Woodard – tenor saxophone
Charles Owens – tenor saxophone
Lee Callet – baritone saxophone
Tamir Hendelman – piano
Graham Dechter – guitar
Chris Lutti – bass
Ernie Andrews – vocals
Barbara Morrison – vocals

Discography

Groove Shop (Capri, 1990)
Heart and Soul (Capri, 1991)
Absolutely! (Lake Street, 1995)
Explosive! – Milt Jackson featuring the CHJO (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1999)
Shout Me Out! (Fable/Lightyear, 2000)
Live at MCG (MCG, 2005)
Christmas Songs – Diana Krall featuring the CHJO (Verve, 2005)
Dear Mr. Sinatra – John Pizzarelli featuring the CHJO (Telarc, 2006; recorded 2005)
Call Me Irresponsible – Michael Bublé album, song: \"The Best Is Yet to Come\" (143 Records/Warner Bros., 2007)
Charles Aznavour & The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (EMI, 2009)
Sundays in New York – Trijntje Oosterhuis featuring the CHJO (Blue Note, 2011)
The L.A. Treasures Project (Capri, 2014)
Life Journey – Leon Russell album, songs: \"Georgia On My Mind\", \"I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)\", and \"New York State of Mind\" (Universal, 2014)
And So It Goes (R.M.I. Records, 2023)

References

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External links

Official website

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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

Broadcast History