John Clayton with Bruce Forman & Jeff Hamilton: The Poll Winners Ride Again

Backstory from Bruce Forman: My dream for a long time has been to reunite instruments played by Barney Kessel, Ray Brown and Shelly Manne (known as The Poll Winners) being played by their respective protégés. While many people might not know of them...they have definitely heard them! They were studio stalwarts who played music on movies, TV, and popular hits throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. (Beach Boys, Elvis, Pink Panther to name a very few). 

​

I have been able to bring their instruments together again! And I'm doubly gratified that all of us who are involved (John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, myself), have played together in myriad situations (including with the original owners). This is like kids getting together and playing their parents instruments! It is also a story of tying the past and present together with a willful and loving eye to the future. The overwhelming support received from the Kickstarter campaign further cements my resolve that this a story that resonates deeply, and far beyond the beautiful sounds still left in these vintage instruments.

Bass - John Clayton

Drums - Jeff Hamilton

Guitar - Bruce Forman

PRIX FIXE MENU TBA

$145++

All sales are final