See John Clayton: Big Band Legend at the Redmoor on March 4
The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra welcomes GRAMMY®-winning bassist, composer and arranger John Clayton for an extraordinary evening of big band jazz. A protégé of legendary bassist Ray Brown, Clayton has performed with Count Basie and Monty Alexander, served as principal bassist of the Amsterdam Philharmonic, and co-founded the powerhouse Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. From Diana Krall and Paul McCartney to Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo Ma, Clayton has brought his unmistakable musicianship to some of the world’s greatest artists—and now he brings his sophistication, soul and irresistible swing to the CCJO stage.
Opening Act: Kennedy Heights Youth Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ralph Disylvestro
Tickets to John Clayton: Big Band Legend
Tickets to John Clayton: Big Band Legend start at $20.
About John Clayton
John Clayton is a ten-time GRAMMY-nominated bassist, composer, arranger, and educator whose distinguished career has made him one of the most respected figures in jazz. A GRAMMY Award winner for his arrangement of “I’m Going to Live Til I Die” for Queen Latifah, he has collaborated with renowned artists including Diana Krall, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, and George Benson. Equally acclaimed as a performer, conductor, and teacher, Clayton has inspired generations of musicians through his work with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and decades of leadership in jazz education.
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About The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra
The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (CCJO) is a 17-member ensemble of leading jazz performers and educators dedicated to advancing jazz as a living art form through performance, education, and original artistic creation. Founded in 2013 by Scott Belck and LeAnne Anklan, the orchestra celebrates both the rich tradition of big band jazz and the innovative works of contemporary composers while collaborating with world-class guest artists across a wide range of musical genres. Recognized as Cincinnati’s premier jazz ambassador, the CCJO inspires audiences and students alike through acclaimed performances, community partnerships, and impactful educational programs that make jazz accessible to people of all backgrounds.
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The Redmoor Venue Details
Parking
Self-parking is available behind the building (everywhere the signs say “Faber Properties”), and valet is available upon request for private events. Mt. Lookout Square also provides metered parking along the street and there is a metered parking lot in the center of the square.
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