David Clayton Thomas

The Evergreens is a collection of 13 all new original songs recorded in Toronto in 2007. The lyrics are very personal, the tunes are funky and the musicianship is superb. The record is beautifully recorded and the vocal performance is vintage David Clayton-Thomas. The songs range from the blues to pure old-fashioned rock & roll. This album is a joy from beginning to end. Don’t miss this one.

This is David Clayton-Thomas at his best, recorded live with his 11 piece big band at The Opera House in Toronto in October 2005. The album sizzles with energy and covers the entire Clayton-Thomas career, from his early compositions like "Spinning Wheel", "Go Down Gamblin" and "Lucretia MacEvil", to clasic hits like "God Bless The Child and "You Made Me So Very Happy".

Recorded in New York in 2001 this is a fourteen song collection of traditional Christmas songs. David as always delivers the unexpected...”We Three Kings” as a funky jazz waltz, “Little Drummer Boy” with a “second line” New Orleans groove, “Silent Night” a slow blues duet with a blues harp. A sometimes unconventional, but always reverent treatment of these well loved Christmas classics.

David’s triumphant appearance with his 10 piece big band at the 2006 Montreal International Jazz Festival. All the great hits spanning his 35 year career, including some never before recorded songs and a surprise appearance by the mighty Montreal Jubilation Choir. Recorded in 5.1 surround sound and filmed for a Bravo TV Special this historic DVD it is a “must have” for DCT fans.

David’s first album for Justin Time Records, recorded in Toronto in 2004 with an all-star group of Canadian jazz musicians. Doc Riley, Terry Clarke, George Koller. Jake Langley, Rob Piltch... One is immediately taken by the spirit and personality of this album... jazz and rock, blues and soul, all live together in perfect harmony on this extraordinary recording. This is a summit meeting of great jazz musicians, with a gifted vocalist and a collection of unforgetable songs.

David returns to his roots in this tribute to the great bluesmen. Songs by Willie Dixon, Ray Charles, Freddy King, Percy Mayfield as well as new original blues compositions. All delivered in the unmistakable Clayton-Thomas style. Recorded in 1996 at Ornette Coleman’s NYC studio, this soulful collection is a must have for blues fans.