Gerald Clayton — Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard

Gerald Clayton’s Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard is a Blue Note live jazz recording featuring a quintet and additional trio performances. The listing describes four Clayton originals alongside music by Billy Strayhorn and Bud Powell, plus “Body and Soul.”

At a glance

Live recording at New York City’s Village Vanguard, according to the listing.
Quintet performances feature tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Marcus Gilmore alongside Clayton.
The track selection includes four Clayton originals and Billy Strayhorn’s “Take the Coltrane.”
The description also mentions trio performances of Bud Powell’s “Celia” and “Body and Soul.”

Price

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Reference price: ~~$13.98~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines quintet performances with a smaller trio configuration on the same release.
The described repertoire mixes original compositions with songs by Billy Strayhorn and Bud Powell.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Identity
Artist	Gerald Clayton
Label	Blue Note
Number of discs	1
Language	English

Dimensions
Dimensions and weight listed	4.96 x 5.63 x 0.28 inches; 1.62 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners seeking a live Gerald Clayton jazz recording with both quintet and trio performances.
Jazz collectors looking for a Blue Note release recorded at the Village Vanguard.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Who performs on Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard?

The listing names pianist Gerald Clayton, tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Marcus Gilmore in the quintet. It also describes separate trio performances.

What music is included?

The listing describes four Gerald Clayton originals, Billy Strayhorn’s “Take the Coltrane,” Bud Powell’s “Celia,” and “Body and Soul.”