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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On The Bumpy Road To Love
by Michael Gamble and his Very Swinging Friends
supported by 27 fans who also own “Who Walks In When I Walk Out?”
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This Year's Kisses
by Brooks Prumo Orchestra
supported by 25 fans who also own “Who Walks In When I Walk Out?”
The laid-back groove of the Brooks Prumo Orchestra hits the sweet spot. This is fine swing without any try-hard hype. The studio mix is balanced, and it hops and slides like music should (unlike some other contemporary jazz). "Out of Nowhere" is outstanding: inspired arrangement, knockout playing, genuine emotion. The vocal numbers get better with every listen, and "Blue Lester" has about it a certain sunburn-on-your-skin mint julep nighttime ease.
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Fearless Movement
by Kamasi Washington
featured on Bandcamp Radio Mar 12, 2024
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