Bells On Sand Gerald Clayton – “Bells On Sand” Pianist and composer Gerald Clayton delves into the concept of time and its abstraction on his captivating second album under Blue Note, “Bells on Sand.” The album features collaborations with mentor Charles Lloyd on saxophone, his father John Clayton on bass, longtime friend and peer Justin Brown on drums, and new collaborator MARO on vocals. It includes original compositions by Catalan composer Federico Mompou, his uncle Jeff Clayton, and two exquisite solo piano renditions of the classic “My Ideal.”