Jeff Clayton

Jeff Clayton (February 16, 1954 – December 16, 2020) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and flautist.

Career : Spike Robinson, Jeff Clayton, Fraser MacPherson, and Ken Peplowski. Performing at Otter Crest, Oregon, in May 1989.

Photo courtesy of the Fraser MacPherson estate

Clayton studied oboe at California State University before dropping out to undertake a tour with Stevie Wonder. Following this, he recorded with Gladys Knight, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle, and Madonna. He was 66 years old.

Awards and recognition In December 2009, the album Brother to Brother by The Clayton Brothers received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group category.

Discography With The Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Boogie-Down (1989), with Ernestine Anderson Groove Shop (1989) Heart and Soul (1991) Absolutely (1995) Explosive! (1999), with Milt Jackson Christmas Songs (2005), with Diana Krall Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: Live at MCG (2005) With The Clayton Brothers Music (1991) Expressions (1997) Siblingity (2000) Back in the Swing of Things (2005) With others Kurt Elling, Flirting With Twilight (2001)