Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio (and Jazz Rock Ensemble)

DISCOLOGY: 2013: An Evening With Jazz (Jazz Piano Trio) 2013: Cosmic Dances - Featuring Flute (Trio plus Flute) 2013: Maison du Soleil (solo jazz piano) 2013: Piano Reveries (solo classical style piano) 2011: Cosmic Dances (Jazz rock and bossa nova, with guitar, piano, bass synths) 2010: Luminaire Jazz Nights (Jazz Piano Trio) 2007: Serenade in Blue (Jazz Piano Trio), 2006: Jazz Escapades (Jazz Piano Trio), 2005: Jazz Voyages (Jazz Piano Trio), Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio, Clayton Wright, piano, Billy Brockmann, stand-up jazz bass, and Mark Miley, drums. 2004: a solo piano CD: MOONDUST (19 solo jazz piano tunes), 2003: two new compilation CDs: (DOREMI) NIGHT and MORNING. 2002: CD compilation: (Coffee House Music, CDREVIEW) COFFEE PIANO. 2001: a CD compilation: (Salzburger Echo, Fanfare Publications) PASTEURIZED. The title tune on the REFLECTIONS CD (Reflections of Love) was translated to (Spiegel der Liebe) and re-recorded by SALZBURGER ECHO, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 1999: a solo piano CD: (Audiosphere), PRELUDES AND REVERIES, modern and New Age piano, 1999: REFLECTIONS (Classical solo piano, 21 tunes)(Audiosphere). REVIEW (Jazz Escapades CD): Mellow and sparkling! Reviewer: Kathy Parsons I have reviewed several of Clayton Wright’s solo piano albums in the past, but this is the first one with his trio. “Jazz Escapades” 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 Wright’s 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 “Ultracool Cats,” a piece that is a bit aloof and yet playful, setting the tone for the album. “Nightlife” is one of my favorites - cool, silky, and graceful - what a great tune for a slow dance! I really like “Mirage,” too. On the dark side, it hides a mysterious secret as it teases and tantalizes. “The Humble Bumblebee” is as easy-going as they come as it moseys from flower to flower without a care in the world. “Afterglow” is a bit more reflective and thoughtful. “Momentum” is more energetic, but remains in the cool and breezy groove. “Driftwood” floats freely on a cloud of sea foam, in no rush to go anywhere. I really enjoyed reviewing “Jazz Escapades” 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. Review of Nightlife (Jazz Escapades) by Shouldergreye, Syracuse, N.Y. Great soundtrack music great piano playing, it's got soul in it. The melody is stimulating, doesn't get off track or get boring. the mood of nostalgia and better days is successfully kept throughout the song. Would be perfect in a movie soundtrack, opening credits music while we're looking at panoramic new york in the fall. - sholdergreye Syracuse, New York Reviews of Nightlife by Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio Review of Nightlife (Jazz Escapades) by Charlie North Lima, Ohio Tinkle The Keys! Very warm and rich piano song! The mood is wonderful ala some of Bruce Hornsby compositions. Nice change of pace to sit back and listen to and I listened twice cause I didn't want the mood to end. I usually sing off keep rockin but to you just...thanks! CharlieNorth Entertainment or Jazz Dance Ensemble Listen Free at: http://www.jango.com/profiles/47031439?l=0 http:wwww.cdbaby.com/wrightc

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