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Hal Galper Trio: Agents of Change
by Dan McClenaghan
Pianist Hal Galper spent most of the '80s playing in Phil Woods' quintet, and he spent three years on the road with Cannonball Adderley. He's also worked with Chet Baker and Stan Getz, and he cites bop pioneer Bud Powell as a major influence; so you might expect on his latest offering, the piano trio Agents of Change, some straight-ahead bebop sounds. But there's a surprise in store: a change.Playing in a “rubato" style, immersing himself in some ...
Continue ReadingHal Galper Quintet: Let's Call This That
by C. Michael Bailey
Blowing Session! Let's Call This That comes closer to the old Blue Note blowing sessions than any recording I have heard in a long time. First are the musicians. Veteran Hal Galper has assembled a crack band whose members have an obvious empathy for one another. Each is exciting and innovative in his own right. Trumpeter Tim Hagans has been all over the map during the past two years. RED Records stalwart Jerry Bergonzi has enjoyed his share of exposure ...
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