Influences

The trumpet wizard Jared Hall tips his hat to those who influenced him for 8 originals and a Gigi Gryce cover, where Tal Cohen, Michael Glynn and John Bishop are all in attendance.

"Songs For Shaw" opens the listen with Hall's swift horn that's complemented by Cohen's frisky keys, and "Dear Roy" follows with a calm, emotive spirit, as Bishop's subdued drums help create much elegance.

In the middle, "One For Wallace" is a rich and well-crafted album highlight that meshes soulful trumpet with warm keys and meticulous drumming, while "Beyond The Horns" is a dreamy moment of sublime intimacy that allows for Glynn's skilled bass plucking to shine.

Arriving close to the end, "Minority" focuses on Hall's trumpet prowess for a frisky and bouncy mood, and "Dream Steps" exits with a collaborative effort where all 4 player's respective talents are illuminated.

This is Hall's 2nd release for Origin, and much like his first, it's an expressive affair with '70s nods, Latin flavor and an expansiveness that fans of jazz will gravitate towards.