Clayton

Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio has released another jazz album called Serenade in Blue, fourteen traditional jazz tunes. All original tunes except for Serenade in Blue, written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren and licensed by Harry Fox Agency - (CD 1070022763), and digital download -(1060851177)Mellow and sparkling! Reviewer: Kathy Parsons I have reviewed several of Clayton Wright’s solo piano albums in the past, but this is the first one with his trio. “Jazz Escapades” sparkles with the joy of making music and interacting with like-minded musicians. Wright helms the Trio at the piano, and is joined by Mark Miley on drums and Billy Brockmann on bass. The music creates the ambiance of a jazz lounge where the mood is easy and upbeat. The Trio melds improvisation with composition, and all of the pieces are smooth and mellow, drawing from bebop, cool, and traditional jazz stylings. Wright composed all of the music, and, to these ears, this is by far his best album to date. Quite a few of the songs have been on Wright’s solo piano albums, but the Trio breathes new life into them and makes them really shine. Although the mood is fairly consistent from start to finish, the pieces are distinctive, making this CD easy on the ears in the background or with full concentration. The CD opens with “Ultracool Cats,” a piece that is a bit aloof and yet playful, setting the tone for the album. “Nightlife” is one of my favorites - cool, silky, and graceful - what a great tune for a slow dance! I really like “Mirage,” too. On the dark side, it hides a mysterious secret as it teases and tantalizes. “The Humble Bumblebee” is as easy-going as they come as it moseys from flower to flower without a care in the world. “Afterglow” is a bit more reflective and thoughtful. “Momentum” is more energetic, but remains in the cool and breezy groove. “Driftwood” floats freely on a cloud of sea foam, in no rush to go anywhere. I really enjoyed reviewing “Jazz Escapades” and look forward to hearing what else the Clayton Wright Trio comes up with. Recommended for fans of mellow jazz.This album is amazingly interesting, sort of intellectually inspiring, and fun Reviewer: Ivan Shostokovitch One finds funny melodies and sort of cool bebop rhythms, which persist and drive on and on into hysteria, the kind of jazz that college students or jazz people crave. I listen over and over and discover new notes every time. This album is amazingly interesting, sort of intellectually inspiring, and fun to listen to. Crazy ! ! !REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM Brilliant Piece of Music There is nothing to critise this piece,just alot of never ending praises. This piece was really playful in the ear, such as the bass intro which was done so well, the beat is flowings, and the polyrythms are make you want to keep listening, and last but not least the piano, the dynamics the chord changes are just fantastic.Thank you for posting this wonderful piece on garageband, my next advice is to get it on record or cd, or i-tunes.Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Melody, Beat, Originality, Best Potential Movie Soundtrack. - mdubyckyj Westland, Michigan April 13th, 2007REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM Ah yeah... Herbie Hancock meets Barry White You think you're in for a poetry reading at first with the string bass solo, but then the piano kicks it into "Barry White" mode with some serious soul. Turn the lights down low, baby 'cause this date is getting ready to sizzle. Bass and drums keep me grooving the whole time while the piano solo sets the mood. Towards the end, the piano really gets passionate with a Debussy flare then resolves sweetly as if to say last night went really well.Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Beat, Mood. - FisherStreet Salisbury, North Carolina March 28th, 2007REVIEW: Yeah Nice. This puts me in a relaxed mood. Good job. I love to hear that upright Bass. A grooving track in a mellow kind of way. Everybody complement the next. The first word that came to mind when I heard the Piano come in was Beautiful. This is a beautiful work of Art.Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Production, Mood, Best Feel Good Track. - sykes18 Westchester, Illinois April 7th, 2007REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM:Very nice tempo/intro I like the groove that is presented here. The rythm is catchy and very groovy. The bass is very effective and is dominant as it should be here. The piano does a good job of playing around the groove. I like the old school ending.- superflyband Chatham, Ontario, Canada April 11th, 2007