Hal Smith Searcy, Arkansas
Drummer, washboardist, bandleader, historian, writer, educator.
Leader: El Dorado Jazz Band, New Orleans Night Owls,
Mortonia Seven, On The Levee Jazz Band.
Specialist in Traditional New Orleans, Chicago and San Francisco Jazz, Ragtime, Western Swing and early Swing.
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Hal Smith recommends:
Ragtime, New Orleans Style Vol. 3
by Andrew Oliver
This is a masterpiece. A great selection of classic and lesser-known rags interpreted in the Jelly Roll Morton style. One of the best solo piano albums I have ever heard!
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A Sailboat in the Moonlight
by Michael Gamble and his Very Swinging Friends
This remotely-recorded album swings from the first note -- just as you would expect from any session led by Michael Gamble!
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Arrangements in Yellow
by Jonathan Doyle & Matt Weiner
Jonathan Doyle and Matt Weiner...two master musicians, making a full band's worth of wonderful sounds from just a duet.
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Tribute to Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars / Live at Lindy Focus
by Gordon Au
supported by 21 fans who also own “Black Cat On The Fence”
This is the perfect lazy Sunday morning album. Just relaxing, and enjoying the moment and music from a great era! Well done!!! LOVE IT
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Quarantine Album: Unreleased B-Sides
by Tuba Skinny
supported by 19 fans who also own “Black Cat On The Fence”
I’m fan of blues, jazz, contry, rock and JJ Cale
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Celebrated pianist and bandleader Joey Alexander comes into his own as a jazz composer on his debut release.
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