Gerald Clayton Trio at Stanford Jazz Festival

As the son of bassist John Clayton and the nephew of saxophonist Jeff Clayton, it's no surprise that pianist Gerald Clayton showed both a passion and a talent for jazz improvisation at an early age. But the young pianist's exquisitely subtle touch on the keyboard, his emerging voice as a composer, and the uncanny communication he shares with his trio - featuring Stanford Jazz alumni Justin Brown on drums and Joe Sanders on bass - offer a wealth of surprises to listeners.

His playing bursts with inventive ideas and a "grand and amiable virtuosity" (New York Times). In addition to performing with his father and uncle in the renowned Clayton Brothers band, Gerald has toured with Roy Hargrove and accompanied Diana Krall and Michael Bublé. His 2009 album Two-Shade was nominated for a Grammy award and "confirms the arrival of a performer with the listening skills and imagination to match his virtuosity" (Guardian UK). Catch this rising star of the jazz piano in an intimate setting while you can - and expect big things from him in the future!...

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As the son of bassist John Clayton and the nephew of saxophonist Jeff Clayton, it's no surprise that pianist Gerald Clayton showed both a passion and a talent for jazz improvisation at an early age. But the young pianist's exquisitely subtle touch on the keyboard, his emerging voice as a composer, and the uncanny communication he shares with his trio - featuring Stanford Jazz alumni Justin Brown on drums and Joe Sanders on bass - offer a wealth of surprises to listeners.

His playing bursts with inventive ideas and a "grand and amiable virtuosity" (New York Times). In addition to performing with his father and uncle in the renowned Clayton Brothers band, Gerald has toured with Roy Hargrove and accompanied Diana Krall and Michael Bublé. His 2009 album Two-Shade was nominated for a Grammy award and "confirms the arrival of a performer with the listening skills and imagination to match his virtuosity" (Guardian UK). Catch this rising star of the jazz piano in an intimate setting while you can - and expect big things from him in the future!


For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.stanfordjazz.org/jazzfestival/07_20.html or call (650) 725-ARTS [2787]

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