Jazz Articles about James Hall

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James Hall More: Than Just a Trombone

by Nick Davies
June 13, 2018

This show features an interview with trombonist James Hall where we discuss his new album Lattice which is out on Outside in Music as well as other hot topics. We also follow the theme of good music so expect to hear all types of jazz featuring the likes of Miles Davis and Chick Corea Playlist Chick Corea & Steve Gadd “Chick's Chums" from Chinese Butterfly (Decca) 0:00 Danny Green Trio “Snowy Day In Boston" fromOne Day It Will ...

Album Review

James Hall: Lattice

Read "Lattice" reviewed by Jerome Wilson

by Jerome Wilson
May 15, 2018

James Hall uses an interesting combination of instruments you rarely hear in a jazz quintet on this CD, with his trombone and Jamie Baum's flute sharing the front line. The result, full of cool high-low harmonies, is an intriguing sound that goes in many different directions. The lilting weave of “Shoy" showcases how well Baum's low-pitched flute and Hall's gliding trombone can work together as they move through Hall's attractive theme. “Lattice" and Joe Henderson's tune “Black Narcissus" ...