Jazz Articles about Rich Halley Quartet

Rich Halley Quartet: Live at the Penofin Jazz Festival

by Dan McClenaghan
October 14, 2010

Like the very best of them, every time Rich Halley puts his horn in his mouth it's a celebration of the sound of the saxophone. His powerhouse blowing capacity and testosterone-soaked sound hearken to the great Sonny Rollins and the late Dewey Redman. His ensemble approach featuring two horns--cornet and saxophone, supported by bass and drums --comes from the classic Ornette Coleman period. But the music's personality is pure Rich Halley.Speaking of Coleman, there's a small degree of ...