YOU DIG? with Steve Wiest Episode: John Clayton — Bass, Arranging, Mentorship & The Music Life

In this episode of You Dig?, Steve Wiest sits down with legendary bassist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader John Clayton for a deep and relaxed conversation about music, creativity, mentorship, and life inside the jazz community.

From arts education and raising the next generation of musicians, to working with Paul McCartney and arranging for Diana Krall, this episode explores the mindset, craft, and humanity behind one of jazz’s most respected voices.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome to You Dig? — It’s John Clayton Day

00:14 The John Clayton Canon: A Legendary Career in Jazz

02:37 John Clayton Arrives — Settling Into the Hang

04:55 Leading ISJAC & Supporting Jazz Writers

06:20 Greenville Fin ...