Clayton Englar

Clayton Englar & Equinox: Last World

by Jim Santella
July 1, 1998

Equinox is a modern mainstream sextet comprised of saxophonist Clayton Englar, vibraphonist Pete Chauvette, trombonist Joe Jackson, bassist Wade Matthews, drummer Roderick Johnson, and percussionist Alfredo Mojica. The electric bass emits a fuzzy bottom, yet it's dependable and on the mark. Similarly, both drummer and percussionist work to maintain a rhythmic foundation that balances the ensemble's output without becoming loud or too forceful. The improvisers and melody makers – trombone, vibraphone and saxophone – make up a front line that ...