Big Clayton - America's Piano Player

Big C Ernie Haase Karen Peck Bob and Jeanne Johnson and Kevin Shorey Jo Ann Castle from Lawerence Welk Show Grammy winning Dino Jason Crabb Dottie Rambo Playing the B3 at The Jim Bakker Show Paige from Extreme Home Makeover	"You play really good" Dino "Your really good," Bill Medley, Righteous Brothers "You play with soul" Jo Ann Castle, Lawrence Welk Show "Your doing a great job" Kenneth Hagin, Jr. Tulsa, Ok "Big Clayton is the best Blues pianist today!" DK Blues Magazine "I'm Blown Away by Big Clayton's playing" Jimmy Warren - HTMG Recording Artist "Big Clayton is Amazing" Big Blues Radio "Are you sure your not black?" Jim Bakker "Over the past 30 years here I have had the privilege of having some of this country's finest key board artist grace that stage and by far you tag that wonderful bar of excellents" Dr. Bob http://www.drbobsbluesshow.com/ "Clayton has been wonderful to work with! He is very reliable, professional, and such a talented musician. His music creates a great atmosphere, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire him for any of our future events! " Alyson O'Connell Guest Services Manager Battlefield Mall "Clayton was the first artist to perform, and the one who got this entire concert together. He has a great talent in piano playing which is what he blessed us with! He did a great job and all songs he chose to play were easily recognized. I couldn't help but hum along." Matt Paasch SGConcerts.com "I was so excited to see you had your new CD finished. I am ordering one for me and one for my folks and one for each of my sisters. I listened to you in downtown Branson on the first week of May and we all loved your music and were amazed by your talent. Thanks so much and we will definitely watch for you next time we return to Branson. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend." L. Oziah "To those who need a wonderful piano/keyboard musician, you cannot do better than with Clayton Watson. We asked him to play background music for our office Christmas party. He arrived on time, played for two solid hours without a break and kept the music right at the perfect level. He even let me sing along with him for one number. he is the one you want!" Jack Preston CPA, Preston and Nancy, CPA's "We at the Jim Bakker Show have been honored to have Clayton Watson filling in playing piano/organ for the past few days. I as the music director can honestly say he is the best I've ever heard and and we hope to have him around more often!" Josh Adams, Music Director Jim Bakker Show To Whom It May Concern, We recently had Clayton Watson come to Capital West to participate in our 4th of July service, (which fell on Sunday this year). We honestly were taking a bit of a chance because we had never met Clayton or heard his music, other than what was on his website. After or music minister had contacted Clayton and set everything up for the 4th, he made the comment to me that - "this musician seems different from many others. He seems very humble and is really flexible as to what we would like for him to do". When Clayton arrived on the 4th that is indeed what we noticed. He was a man humbly using his God-given talents to bring a blessing to his listeners. What a joy he was to have with us, and what a wonderful response we received from the congregation. Having had Clayton with us, I wanted to take the time to write this letter of recommendation so others would consider using him in for special programs. He is an outstanding musician. On top of that, however, was the blessing of seeing his heart and his desire to use his gifts for God's benefit. What a blessing he was. In his Service, Ken Harland Capital West Christian Church 1308 Fairgrounds Road Jefferson City, Mo 65109 573-634-8335 www.capitalwestcc.org Gospel Music Television Opened for the Late Dottie Rambo Branson Gospel Music Convention National Quartet Convention Appeared on Jim Bakker Show Multiple Time Main stage of Singing In The Sun Carnival Cruise Line - Guest Entertainer Extreme Home Makeover Ashley Tisdale VOX Magazine Branson Radio Live KY3 TV Featured News Story "Art walk" KY3 TV Featured News Story "Farmers Market" KWFC Radio Battlefield Mall Fashion Show Dottie Rambo Memorial Concert Diamond Awards CJFM Branson Landing Jim Caruso CBS Radio Played B3 Organ for Marvin Winans on TV Song featured in movie "Divine Unrest" And Still Touring Nationally
Big Clayton Boogie Woogie Man With over 20 years of experience, self-taught pianist Clayton Watson debuts with an impressive collection of boogie-woogie, stride, and early rock ‘n’ roll piano, showcasing the instrument’s foundational role in early popular music, as well as Big Clayton’s command of hip-shaking boogie and mesmerizing improvisation. Boogie Woogie Man is almost entirely instrumental, and the simplicity of a solitary piano on every track emphasizes Clayton’s skill. Big C Boogie is probably the most purely boogie-woogie track, alluding to innovators like Albert Ammons and even Pinetop Smith. He gets right to the heart of the sound—an infectious groove with exuberant melodies and fills in the treble. No Dimes goes to Chicago, and Clayton sings a little. But it is his command of the piano style that is his strength. It appears Clayton is deliberately teaching listeners about piano boogie: many of his titles are clear about what he’s attempting. On Striding Along he offers a mid-tempo stride number that suggests innovators like James P. Johnson and Willie “The Lion” Smith, without getting lost in the expressiveness of the approach. Amazing Grace, Big Style, and Stepping Out keep a boogie flavor while toying with a West Coast attitude. The former is especially jazzy and improvisational, kicking the album off with nearly ten minutes of dynamic, elegant sound. Clayton’s forays into early rock ‘n’ roll will educate anybody who wonders exactly how the genre made folks get up and shake things. Old School Rock ‘n’ Roll and Tickling the Ivories each flaunt a boogie-woogie bass line that magnifies exciting piano riffs that tickle and repeat. The album strolls away on Walking the Landing, inspired by Clayton’s time as a regular on the Branson Landing. The track has a laidback tempo and a New Orleans feel. The melody trickles and leaps all around the beat staying loose and comfortable. It’s a friendly way to say good-bye—fitting after such a devoted and frank articulation of boogie-woogie’s early avatars. If you’re looking for fresh yet timeless piano CD, definitely check out Boogie Woogie Man --Katie Lambert
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