Seattle Photographer Daniel Sheehan
Clayton Brothers Quintet at Bellevue Jazz Festival
Thursday night at the Meydenbauer Center, the Clayton Brothers Quintet put on an impressive performance as part of the 5th annual Bellevue Jazz Festival which started on Weds May 3th. The GRAMMY-nominated Clayton Brothers Quintet was formed in 1977 by brothers John and Jeff, and while their paths sometimes diverged, the brothers continue to share a common musical vision. Their album, Back in the Swing of Things, demonstrates their unique musical vision.
The album, as well as the songs “Expressions” and “Siblingity,” are bristling with surprises, delights, and the kind of musical telepathy that could only come from tuned in siblings. Their most recent recordings were nominated for GRAMMY Awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group. The brothers place a strong emphasis on sharing their knowledge and thus are dedicated jazz educators who travel extensively to participate in workshops and music clinics around the world.
