The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra’s first full-length album in over a decade, And So It Goes has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category.
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Sabian Hammertone Series!
Hammertone cymbals are dark, moody and complex. Heavily hand hammered, they’re very traditional, but still love to get dirty.
PAS Adds Jeff to Board of Advisors
“PAS is excited to add Jeff Hamilton to its Board of Advisors. Hamilton is one of the world’s finest jazz artists, known for his talent, creativity, brush skills, and personality.Hamilton plays with his groups the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. His past includes stints with The Tommy[…]
NEW MUSIC!!
And So It Goes, the latest from The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Available everywhere.
Jeff Hamilton Signature Artist at Innovative Percussion!
Innovative Percussion welcomes Jeff Hamilton to the IP family as a signature artist! Jeff Hamilton had his first big break in 1974, since then he has performed and recorded with a large amount of musicians. Hamilton has also been a member of many different ensembles, those being: Lionel Hampton’s[…]
Hamilton For The Holidays
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! Jeff Hamilton Trio merrily weaves their way through a variety of holiday tunes with a swinging style all their own. Many of the tunes are classics like The Little Drummer Boy, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Here Come Santa[…]
Mapex introduces Jeff’s new signature snare drum, The Maximus.
Designed by Jeff Hamilton with a nod to the traditions of the Jazz greats, the “Maximus” has the sound and feel of a vintage drum, built with modern precision and articulation. Made from a 6″ deep, 100% Mahogany shell, it is outfitted with a special snare bed for the execution[…]
Trio’s Catch Me If You Can Tops in 2020
Jeff Hamilton Trio’s latest, Catch Me If You Can, is ranked among the top albums of 2020 in the January 2021 issue of Downbeat Magazine!
Jeff Featured On JazzTimes Cover
Jeff is featured on the cover of the upcoming November issue of JazzTimes Magazine.
Jazz Journal Review
Through this new set, Hamilton displays his artistry to fine effect … his finest to date as a leader. Having played sideman to some of the richest voices and instrumentalists in jazz – Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Michael Bublė, Lionel Hampton, Scott Hamilton, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Basie[…]