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| | john clayton : International JAZZ PRODUCTIONS.com |
 | | Clayton says, "When composing or arranging for the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, I am a disciple of Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Quincy Jones and Gil Evans, to name just a few." Regarding his bowing, he cites the radically different techniques of Slam Stewart, Major Holley and Paul Chambers as influences. |
 | | John has written and arranged music for Diana Krall, Dee Dee Bridgewater (including her Grammy award winning CD "Dear Ella"), Natalie Cole (for which he received a Grammy Nomination), Milt Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Dr. John, Regina Carter and others. |
 | | John is no stranger to platinum record status having been awarded one for his stirring arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner" performed by Whitney Houston during the Super Bowl in 1990. |
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