The young pianist Gerald Clayton (aged 24) has been causing quite a stir on the US jazz scene. Born in Holland but raised in Los Angeles Clayton was born into a musical family and has recorded with the Clayton Brothers band led by his bassist father John and saxophonist uncle, Jeff.
Now based in New York the young Clayton first came to real prominence when working with trumpeter Roy Hargrove’s band. He has also collaborated with singers Gretchen Parlato and Diana Krall and has supported Herbie Hancock at the Umbria Jazz Festival.
