Traditional and swing jazz, relaxing, night-club sound with a touch of jazz fusion.

14 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz



Details:
Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio has released another jazz album called Serenade in Blue, fourteen traditional jazz tunes. All original tunes except for #3. 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 Wrightâs solo piano albums in the past, but this is the first one with his trio. âJazz Escapadesâ 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 Wrightâs 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 âUltracool Cats,â a piece that is a bit aloof and yet playful, setting the tone for the album. âNightlifeâ is one of my favorites - cool, silky, and graceful - what a great tune for a slow dance! I really like âMirage,â too. On the dark side, it hides a mysterious secret as it teases and tantalizes. âThe Humble Bumblebeeâ is as easy-going as they come as it moseys from flower to flower without a care in the world. âAfterglowâ is a bit more reflective and thoughtful. âMomentumâ is more energetic, but remains in the cool and breezy groove. âDriftwoodâ floats freely on a cloud of sea foam, in no rush to go anywhere. I really enjoyed reviewing âJazz Escapadesâ 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 ! ! !