THE NEW SONG & DANCE (by The Clayton Brothers)

SUMMARY:                                RUNNING TIME: 42 Min.

Released by John Clayton and Jeffery Clayton in 2010, this album consists of nine tracks.

 Track:                               Running Time:            Composer:

1. Cha Cha Charleston            6:39                             Jeff Clayton
2. Soul Tango                         7:28                            John Clayton
3. Battle Circle                        11:53                          Gerald Clayton
4. Terell’s Song                       8:06                          John Clayton
5. Smarty Pants Dants             6:38                           John Clayton
6. The New Song and Dance     9:21                           Jeff Clayton
7. They Won’t Go When I Go  5:05                          Stevie Wonder
8. Chicago Boy Steppin’           7:33                         Jeff Clayton
9. Street Dance                         6:02                         John Clayton

The band consists of Jeff Clayton (alto saxophone & alto flute); Terell Stafford (trumpet & flugelhorn); John Clayton (bass); Obed Calvaire (drums); and Gerald Clayton (piano). 

REVIEW:

For fans of old-school instrumental jazz mixed with a contemporary twist, this album is a sheer delight!  Impressively, all nine tracks deliver refreshing ear candy.  The New Song and Dance is an excellent option: either, as an office playlist, or as  relaxing background noise around the house.     

PACKAGING:

The fold-out wallet style presents John or Jeff’s alternating insight into the creation of each track.  On his family’s behalf, John provides a letter that simultaneously welcomes fans and pays tribute to their band members.  Writing and production credits are also included. 

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                   8½ Stars