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John Clayton

Born: August 20, 1952

John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels—composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, and yes, extraordinary bassist—garner him a number of challenging assignments and commissions. With a Grammy on his shelf and eight additional nominations, artists such as Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, McCoy Tyner, Milt Jackson, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Dr. John, Queen Latifah, and Charles Aznevour vie for a spot on his crowded calendar.

He began his bass career in elementary school playing in strings class, junior orchestra, high school jazz band, orchestra, and soul/R&B groups. In 1969, at the age of 16, he enrolled in bassist Ray Brown's jazz class at UCLA, beginning a close relationship that lasted more than three decades. After graduating from Indiana University's School of Music with a degree in bass performance in 1975, he toured with the Monty Alexander Trio (1975-77), the Count Basie Orchestra (1977-79), and settled in as principal bassist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Amsterdam, Netherlands (1980-85). He was also a bass instructor at The Royal Conservatory, The Hague, Holland from 1980-83.

The Two-o Duo Project

By John Clayton

Label: ArtistShare
Released: 2026
Track listing: Blue Bayou; Nail In Need; Beautiful; On the Day You Were Born; En La Orilla Del Mundo; The Longest Time; Smile Medley; Some Other Time; Come Sunday; Forth.

Dear Ms. Dearie

By Dawn Clement

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Gentleman is a Dope; Tout Doucement; Figure 8; Dance Only With Me; Hey John; I Like You, You’re Nice; Our Love is Here to Stay; It’s Love; I Know the Moon; I’m Hip; Lies of Handsome Men; Our Day Will Come; Once Upon a Summertime; The Party’s Over; Home.

Josh Lawrence, Doug Webb, Janis Siegel, Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 1, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Josh Lawrence, Bob McChesney, Doug Webb, Janis Siegel, Todd DelGiudice, Samuel Bonnet Trio, Jimbo Ross, Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves, Alain Bradette, Elliott Caine Quintet, Mike Dana Jazz Orchestra, Azar Lawrence, Tara Davidson's Marni Project, Jonathan Karrant, Marlon Simon And The Nagual Spirits, Thelonious Monk, Jane Ira Bloom, Ekep ...

Tom Burns: From Record Collector to Capri Records Label Owner

by Mike Jones
August 31, 2026

Throwing back to our very first episode with Capri Records label owner, Tom Burns! For over 40 years, Tom has been producing jazz records and running his label. He has known and worked with some of the greats like Ray Brown,, Bud Shank, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton and so many more. Tom talked with host, Mike ...

Sullivan Fortner, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 27, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Donald Vega, Skinny Hightower, Zaccai Curtis, Kay Kostopoulos, Sullivan Fortner, Jun Iida, Andrew Kim, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Brothers--Nevala--Aucoin, Alternative Guitar Summit, Emmet Cohen, Conrad Herwig, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra, John Clayton, Brad Goode Quintet, Miki Yamanaka, Nicole Zuraitis, Rick Braun, Elias Haslanger, Paul Yonemura, Gabriel Mark ...

Classic Jazz from Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Others; Happy Birthday to Tim Hagans, Vernon Reid, and More

by David W. Daniels
August 25, 2026

In addition to the musicians above, this week's Exploration show includes classic jazz from Nina Simone, Bob, James, and others. Also new music from Helen Sung Big Band, Cory Wong with Joshua Redman, and more. Recognizing the birthdays of Art Farmer, Alvin Queen, Steve Smith, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel Exploration Quartet “Don't Lose Yourself" ...

Alex Frank: Jeff Goldblum's Bassist on Swing and the Ray Brown Tradition

by Mike Jones
August 18, 2026

Alex Frank grew up in the room while the music was being made. The son of an LA film composer, he was a kid at recording sessions who traded the clarinet for an upright the moment he heard Ray Brown . Now he's the musical director of Jeff Goldblum's jazz band and one of the most ...

Caesar Frazier, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Somi, Mike Clark and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 12, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Caesar Frazier, Clark Sommers, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Somi, Adrian Younge, Mike Clark, Arman Sangalang, John Clayton, Haruna Fukazawa, Jae Sinnett, Carlos Henriquez, Malcolm Strachan, Reid Hoyson Project, Sarah Sharp, Suzanne Pittson, Bevan Manson, Michael Dease Big Band, Conrad Herwig, Lisa Rich, Andrew Kim, Nicolas Payton, Zaccai Curtis, Emmet Cohen, Nduduzo ...

Elias Haslanger, Andrew Kim, Cindy Blackman Santana, Nicolas Payton and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 6, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Elias Haslanger, Andrew Kim, Brent Birckhead, Zaccai Curtis, Rick Braun, Robert Jospe Quartet, Randy Ingram, Jaana Narsipur, Bob Nell & Michael Bisio, The Holland Court Jazz Trio, Cindy Blackman Santana, Nicolas Payton, The Caeser Pink Quintet, Dawn Clement, Tony Grey, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Steve Swallow, Bria Skonberg, Jim ...