With his second Origin release, Jared Hall directs his attention to the influences that first kindled, then nourished and sustained his life path as a trumpeter/composer.  Thoughts of Woody Shaw, Tom Harrell, Wallace Roney, and others provided the inspiration for the eight original compositions, along with Gigi Gryce's "Minority," while their adventurous spirits, technical brilliance and commitment to a voice infuse the performances by Hall's quartet.  Miami-based, Grammy-winning pianist Tal Cohen's exhilarating interplay along with the dynamic lift from Seattle's Michael Glynn on bass and drummer John Bishop launches "Song for Shaw" with a '70's momentum.  They deliver an expansive warmth on "Dear Roy" for Hall to reflect on Roy Hargrove within, and the tribute to his main mentor Brian Lynch, "Professor B.L.," is imbued with a Latin-tinged fire.

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“This is a great 'trumpet tribute' to several artists all played by Jared Hall, but he keeps himself in the forefront with his unique sound, technique, and musicality.  He wrote most of the tunes on this recording each in the 'style' of the individual player he's tributing, and if he keeps this up, trumpeters the world over will soon be trumpeting his style on their recording...Well done and great playing all the way through! He's listened to all the right cats, and it shows!

Randy Brecker – Multi-Grammy® Award Winning Trumpeter & Flügelhornist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"Man, what a work of art. Everything about it - performance, compositions, all players, group interaction, artwork - was superb. You really knocked me out with this. Congratulations of your beautiful music."

Bob Curnow – Composer, Arranger, & Producer

 

Hall's music has been heard at The Gene Harris Jazz Festival, The Bellevue Jazz Festival, The Leavenworth Jazz Festival, The Imagine Jazz Festival, The Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, and in Seattle at Tula's Jazz Club, The Royal Room, JazzClubs NW, Rhythm & Rye, 88.5FM KNKX Radio, The Jazz Center, Calluna Seattle, Boxley's, Egan's Ballard Jam House, and in Florida venues including Le Chat Noir, The Arts Garage, Lilt Lounge, 88.9FM WDNA Radio, The Open Stage, Books & Books, and Soho Beach House.  All compositions protected under U.S. Copyright.