Seattle trumpeter Jared Hall presents his second recording as a leader and debut on Origin Records - an exciting program featuring original compositions & classics by Tadd Dameron. Along with alto saxophonist Vincent Herring, and his Seattle-based rhythm section of pianist John Hansen, bassist Michael Glynn, and drummer Matt Jorgensen, Hall explores a variety of moods and topics. "Thinker" is full of jovial curiosity in honor of the birth of his son, "Seen on the Scene" is urgent & urban, and Francis Lai's "Theme from Love Story" is rich with romantic poignancy. On Dameron's compositions, Jorgensen's drums propel Vincent Herring's soaring solo on "Mating Call," while Hall pairs with pianist John Hansen for an intimate reading of "If You Could See Me Now." Since moving to Seattle in 2015 after receiving his DMA from Miami's Frost School of Music, Hall has been a dynamic addition to the scene while expanding his international reach through education and performances.
1 Seen on the Scene 6:17
2 Mating Call 5:44
3 Theme from Love Story 8:31
4 Thinker 5:51
5 Coral Way 5:42
6 If You Could See Me Now 2:41
7 Force for Good 4:34
8 Farewell 2:16
9 If You Could See Me Now 6:49
Jared Hall - trumpet
Vincent Herring - alto saxophone
John Hansen - piano
Michael Glynn - bass
Matt Jorgensen - drums
All music by Jared Hall (Jared Hall Music), except: (2) Tadd Dameron (Carbaby Music Co); (3) Francis Lai/arr. Jared Hall (Sony/ATV Harmony); (6,9) Tadd Dameron/Carl Sigman (Music Sales Co./EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.)
Produced by Jared Hall / Executive Producer: Phil and Starla Petersen
Recorded by Reed Ruddy at Studio X, Seattle, WA May 12, 2018
Mixed by Dave Darlington / Floyd Reitsma / Brian Lynch
Bass Hit Studio, New York, NY / Studio Litho, Seattle, WA / Hollistic MusicWorks Studio, Miami, FL
Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studio, New York, NY
