Greg Clayton

Greg Clayton is a Course Instructor specializing in Jazz Guitar and Jazz Improvisation at McGill University's Schulich School of Music. Affiliated with the Music Performance department, he has deep roots in Montreal's jazz scene, having performed with legendary local artists and been influenced by figures like Wes Montgomery and Grant Green. Clayton was nominated for the 2008 Canadian National Jazz Awards in the Acoustic Band Of The Year category.

His career spans decades of engagement with Montreal's vibrant jazz clubs, including Rockhead’s Paradise and Jazztek, where he learned from icons like Nelson Symonds. Teaching focuses on stylistic mastery and improvisation techniques.

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