Matthew Clayton has teamed up with longtime friend and bandmate, drummer Wayne Smith Jr., on Wayne’s debut album Be Still, which was released on July 7th on Blue Collar Records! The album features the leader, Wayne Smith Jr., on drums, Matthew Clayton on alto saxophone, Brent White on trombone, Ian Macaulay on guitar, and Madison Rast on bass. The album showcases ten originals written by Wayne Smith Jr. Check out the song “Echoes” here. Also, read a review of the album here. The album is available on all streaming platforms, and CDs are also available. Stay tuned for performances from the Wayne Smith Jr. Quintet, and for more updates on Matthew Clayton’s live appearances!