Jazz Articles about Hal Galper

Hal Galper Quintet: Let's Call This That

by C. Michael Bailey
June 1, 2000

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 ...