John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton and Jeff Clayton founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra in 1986. Jeff Hamilton is one of the most dynamic, creative and swinging drummers you will ever hear. People agree that John Clayton’s bass playing, composing and arranging continues to set an extremely high bar in jazz. Jeff Clayton, who died in 2020, had such a strong influence on the CHJO that his style and spirit continue. This band is the ensemble that people groove to, 

talk about and love.

Along with multiple Grammy© nominations, the orchestra is featured

on recordings with Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, John Pizzarelli, Charles Aznavour, Ernie Andrews, Barbara Morrison, Natalie Cole and many more.

People often describe their sound as being influenced by Ellington, Basie and Thad Jones. This would never be denied by the orchestra, but one listen lets you know that their voice is unique, distinct, 

dynamic and impactful.

Unger music is working for The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 

all over Europe.