# 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.”

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 2020-07-10
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Recorded Music
- Price: 10.50 USD
- Previous price: 13.98 USD
- Discount: 25%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T10:31:31.250Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 89

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## 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.”

## 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.

## 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

## 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.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, with most in the highest star category and a smaller share in the middle and lowest categories. No written feedback is provided, so the ratings do not identify particular musical strengths or concerns. They offer limited guidance beyond indicating generally favorable reception.

## 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.”

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## Images

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