One of the best sibling-led small jazz groups in a history full of them, the Clayton Brothers Quintet (CBQ) is the shared musical vision of acclaimed brothers John and Jeff Clayton, bass and saxophone/flute masters, respectively.  Formed 30 years ago and maintaining a vibrant presence ever since, the CBQ is revered for both its recordings and live performances.  

"...connects to the hip populism that marked the best mainstream jazz of the 60s and articulates it in a fresh manner."
— Down Beat

Its material features unparalleled musicianship as well as the Grammy-winning arrangements of John Clayton, whose version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" earned him a platinum record after Whitney Houston performed it at the 1990 Super Bowl.