COMBO

COMBO is a labour of love for singer David Clayton-Thomas. A return to his roots, singing jazz and blues with a small combo in the jazz clubs of Toronto back in the 60’s. With the big brassy sound of Blood Sweat & Tears now long behind him, the singer pares his band down to a bare minimum. Relying instead on a quintet of Canada’s top jazz musicians to showcase that unmistakable voice.

Recorded at Number 9 Audio Group
Toronto, Canada January 2015
Recording and Mixing Engineer – Bernardo Francisco Cisternas
Produced by George Koller and David Clayton-Thomas
For Antoinette Music Productions
Mastered by David Travers-Smith

David Clayton-Thomas – Vocals
Mark Kieswetter – Bechstein 9′ Grand Piano & Hammond B3
George Koller – Bass
Ben Riley – Drums
Colleen Allen – Baritone, Tenor & Alto Saxophones
Ted Quinlan – Guitar

Singers
The Glory of Love – Genevieve Marentette
Freedom for the Stallion – Jackie Richardson, Colina Phillips, Sharon Lee Williams

Artwork: Tomori Nagamoto
Graphic Design: Scott Pearson
Photography: Stuart Lowe

Thanks to George Rondina, Neale & Courtney for the kindness and hospitality and for making Number 9 a home away from home