Jared Hall - Influences - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

With his second Origin , Jared Hall directs his attention to the influences that first kindled and 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 8 original compositions, along with Gigi Gryce's InchMinority,Inch 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 InchSong for ShawInch with a '70's momentum. They deliver an expansive warmth on InchDear RoyInch for Hall to reflect on Roy Hargrove within, and the tribute to his main mentor Brian Lynch, InchProfessor B.L.,Inch is imbued with a Latin-tinged fire. Inch... Hall's expressive, probing trumpet style, offers a masterful, wide ranging sound, and varied emotional landscape.Inch - -PAUL RAUCH, All About Jazz Album Tracks 1. Song for Shaw 2. Dear Roy 3. Professor B.L 4. One for Wallace 5. Let the Children Dance 6. Beyond the Thorns 7. Harrell 8. Minority 9. Dream Steps