...Hall's expressive, probing trumpet style, offers a masterful, wide ranging sound, and varied emotional landscape.
With Hometown, trumpeter and composer Jared Hall brings listeners into a musically rich reflection on place, purpose, and artistic growth. Born in Spokane and seasoned by vibrant creative communities from Bloomington to Miami and Seattle, Hall returns to his roots with a lyrical voice shaped by decades of performance and collaboration. Here, he celebrates the grounding power of family, shared history, and the joy of reconnecting with the people and experiences that shaped him. From the clever nods to jazz lineage in "Step by Step" and "Echoes and Origins," to the wistful inspiration behind "Room 111," this recording maps Hall's journey with clarity, heart, and unwavering musical intention. Supported by a stellar quintet—including saxophonist Troy Roberts, pianist Ben Markley, bassist Michael Glynn and drummer Kyle Swan—Hometown unfolds with both rooted tradition and forward-looking spirit. The result is resonant and compelling.
"There is truth here, unabashed, direct to the listener." All About Jazz
Track Listing:
1 Hometown 6:41
2 Step by Step 5:18
3 Little B's Poem 5:09
4 Echoes and Origins 5:23
5 Family Groove 5:26
6 Ask Me Now 6:11
7 Room 111 6:39
8 Hometown (Reprise) 8:11
All music by Jared Hall (Jared Hall Music, ASCAP),
except arrangements of:
(3) Bobby Hutcherson (EMI UNART Catalog Inc, BMI)
(6) Thelonious Monk (Thelonious Music Corp, BMI)
Performers:
Jared Hall - trumpet
Troy Roberts - tenor saxophone (except 4)
Ben Markley - piano
Michael Glynn - bass
Kyle Swan - drums
Production Info:
Produced by Jared Hall & Brian Lynch
Recorded by Reed Ruddy on May 8, 2023
at Sage Arts Studio, Arlington, WA
Assistant Engineer: Jordan Cunningham
Mixed by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studio, NYC
& Brian Lynch at Hollistic MusicWorks Studio, Milwaukee, WI
Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studio, NYC
Cover photo by Armando Martinez
Concert photo by Vince Allis
Cover design & layout by John Bishop
