Born: January 22, 1969 Primary Instrument: Reeds
Last Updated: December 31, 2008“Saxophonist Rob Hall has made a substantial impression on both the local and European scenes in recent years.” (The Guardian)
“ ... a talent blessed with a staggering technique.” (City Life, Manchester)
“Hall has strong ideas and a playful sense of form.” (Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD)
“It's encouraging to hear a musician like Rob Hall blowing saxophone and clarinet in such a melodious way” (Jazz Journal International)
“Vibrant, often evocative ... he has a gift for writing bright, sinuous melodies over attractive rhythmic grooves fleshed out in turn with rich and often intricate harmonies.” (The Scotsman)
John Wickes, author of 'Innovations in British Jazz' described the Heading North CD as:
“A gem .... Pat Metheny could have authorised this, and maybe might wish he had.”
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Primary Instrument:
Reeds
Location:
Lanark
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
professional experience (education :)
• Director/Co-ordinator The Music Workshop education venue in Clyde Valley 2006 -
www.themusicworkshop.co.uk
• Jazz Examiner for Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) 2003 -
• Director Soundbase music education project at Arches Theatre Glasgow 2002 -
www.sound-base.co.uk
• Jazz Co-ordinator for Skye and Lochalsh Young Music Makers (SLYMM) 2000-1
• Lecturer in Jazz/Improvisation at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama 1999-07
• Director/tutor Jazz Course UK running courses across the UK 1992 -
www.jazzcourse.co.uk
• Workshops/Clinics extensive experience including West Herts Jazz
School, Sheffield Jazz Workshop, RSAMD, Strathclyde University. 1992 -
• Tutor at Berklee College of Music, USA, Learning Assistance Program 1991-2
• Peripatetic Instrumental & Ensemble Tutor various including:
St. Faith's School, Cambridge (Prep);Watford School of Music,Dollar Academy 1990-
• Private tuition in clarinet / saxophone / piano / improvisation 1990-
Clinic/Workshop Information:
Jazz Improvisation (all levels) - practical workshop
Saxophone/Clarinet techniques
Improvisation techniques
