Jim Hall
b. James Stanley Hall, 4 December 1930, Buffalo, New York, USA. While studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Hall made his first professional appearances playing guitar in local bands. In the mid-50s he settled on the west coast, where he continued his studies and also played with Chico Hamilton's quintet. In 1956 he became a member of Jimmy Giuffre's trio, thereafter working with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Paul Desmond and in duo with Lee Konitz. In the early 60s he was briefly with Sonny Rollins, a stint which included two important albums, The Bridge and What's New, then teamed up with Art Farmer to co-lead a small group. In the mid-60s his career was affected by personal problems; but he soon returned to tour internationally and to make records with Evans and in duo with Ron Carter, with whom he recorded Alone Together. In the early 70s, Hall was working again with Desmond, on Concierto, and in duo with Red Mitchell. In the early 80s he played once more with Carter, recording Telephone, performed with classical violinist Itzhak Perlman and recorded First Edition with George Shearing. Subsequently he worked with artists including Pat Metheny, Enrico Pieranunzi and Geoff Keezer in addition to maintaining a prolific solo work rate.
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Albums
- (2007) Where Would I Be?
- (2006) Alone Together
- (2006) Hallmarks: The Best Of Jim Hall (1971-2000)
- (2003) Live!
- (1975) Concierto
Top Tracks
- Autumn Leaves
- Concierto De Aranjuez
- St. Thomas
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- Prelude To A Kiss
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