01 Jan 2023 A Year In Music @GBAM
It feels like forever since I’ve shared any news, and I apologize for the delay! That doesn’t mean there hasn’t been anything going on—actually, there’s been so much happening that it’s hard to know where to start. Gail Boyd Artist Management has so many exciting updates, projects, and stories to share with you. Please take the time to check everything out—we’d love for you to be a part of it all!
John Clayton
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
John Clayton’s version of the Star Spangled Banner featured in film about the life and music of Whitney Houston.
John Clayton premiered a new work at Walt Disney Hall ‘Sacred Dreams, Righteous Themes’ which also featured the works of Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williams.
John Clayton completed work on a grand performance piece of Billy Strayhorn’s music called “Sugar Hill” featuring musicians and dancers. The show premiered in Chicago.
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra completed their whirlwind 9 city European tour selling out every concert hall.
Jade Soloman Curtis
Jade Solomon Curtis completed a workshop of her latest work “Keeper of Sadness” where she choreographed the work for 3 dancers at WACO in Los Angeles culminating in a performance before a live audience. She showcased the work during the Western Arts Alliance and will showcase it at APAP2024.
James Brandon Lewis & Lakecia Benjamin
German Jazz Prize
James Brandon Lewis – ‘Band of the Year international;
Lakecia Benjamin – ‘ Wind Instruments International’
Both completed 3 European tours.
Lakecia Benjamin was on 7 jazz magazine covers as well as the cover of the New York Times Arts Section.
Lakecia Benjamin
3 Grammy Nominations
BEST Jazz Instrumental Album – Phoenix
BEST Jazz Performance – Basquiat
BEST Instrumental Composition – Amerikkan Skin
Lakecia Benjamin, composer (Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Angela Davis)
