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Originally Posted by Dr. Casey
We're not friends just yet, but if you help me with my question we most certainly will be. That is the prize for helping me - my eternal friendship.
Now then. I'm sure you've all heard of Gerald Clayton, have you not? He played a piano piece at the Kennedy something (Kennedy Center, I think). It's at least a year old. The girl I'm asking for, a ladette from Minnesota, has just told me that it was for a contest. Anyone have any idea what the song might be called? That's all the info I have, I'm afraid.
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Dr. Casey,
That was played for the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition at which Gerald placed second. His father is John Clayton, world reknowned jazz bassist., and good friend of mine. I call him my big brother in jazz!
You may be able to find the title of the song by going to the Thelonious Monk Institute website.
Here is a link to an article about the competition.
WWW DOT monkinstitute.com/2006PianoCompetitionJazzTimes DOT pdf
"(Gerald Clayton) mixed elements of Beethoven, John Lewis and stride with an engaging, overtly strong sense of swing."
Here is another link to a Washington Post article with a photo of Gerald at the piano AND the names of the two compositions that Gerald combined into one piece that I hope you are referring to.
WWW DOT monkinstitute.com/2006PianoCompetitionWashPost DOT pdf
"The clear audience favorite was a Dutch-born Californian, Gerald Clayton, who deftly combined the second movement of Beethoven's "Pathetique" Sonata with John Lewis's "Django."
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I am also a profile editor at All About Jazz. Here are my links.
This one has a photo of me.
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This one is similar but has more information to link to.
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Kandie Le Britain Webster @ All About Jazz
I would love to hear from you.
Kandie Webster in Washington State -- jazzylover59
PS. I registered for this site just to answer your question because I love to research and help people find answers, especially if it involves my very good friends in jazz.
Since this is only my first post, I cannot place the full url links. I have to make 15 posts. Oh Well. I am sure you will figure it all out.