Hal Crook

Hal Crook began studying music in 1955 at the age of 5, inspired by his father's Dixieland jazz band playing jam sessions in the living room. He took piano lessons for 7 years, during which time he also received training in music theory and harmony.

Hal began composing songs at the age of 8 and wrote his first big band arrangement at the age of 12. Some say it isn't his best writing, some say it isn't his worst either. At 12 years old he took up the trombone and played his first professional gig one year later. Some say it wasn't his best gig, some say it wasn't his worst either.

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