David Clayton - Dreaming of the Funkmaster (2026) [Hi-Res]

British keyboardist David Clayton, who spent twenty years playing with Simply Red, has released his second solo album, Dreaming of the Funk Master. The record features nine instrumental tracks blending jazz-funk, Latin grooves, and energetic jazz fusion. The recording sessions brought together Clayton’s former Simply Red bandmates alongside guest musicians, including guitarists John Etheridge, Kenji Suzuki, and Patrick Murdoch, bassists Tom Traint and Steve Lewinson, and drummer Roman Roth. Clayton’s close friend Jon Russell co-produced, engineered, and mastered the release. David Clayton’s extensive career includes collaborations with global icons such as George Michael, Depeche Mode, U2, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, The Human League, ABC, Marc Almond, Take That, Pino Daniele, Paul Rutherford, and Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk. Alongside his work as a session player, film and television composer, and member of the funk, jazz, and soul duo Pressure Zone with Marco Perry, Clayton continues to expand his solo catalog. Dreaming of the Funk Master is available on heavyweight black vinyl and as a 6-panel digipak CD featuring an exclusive bonus track.

Tracklist:
1. David Clayton - Time
2. David Clayton - No Regret
3. David Clayton - Belle Horizonte
4. David Clayton - Hare Royale
5. David Clayton - Steppin' Out
6. David Clayton - Midnite Diner
7. David Clayton - Desert Storm
8. David Clayton - The Door
9. David Clayton - On the Tide