April Hall

Room For Two is a collection of duets; music, poetry, engineering, art and positive intention, all rolled up into one CD.  The idea was sparked from the many duets I’ve shared with musicians on the bandstand, both under the spotlight and in the shaded background of countless rooms.  We come and we go about our daily musical lives, and then something unexpected happens, a song comes together in just the perfect way, at the perfect time.  Ahh... a true duet.  I wanted to capture some of those special moments in the studio and share them.  All of these tracks were improvised in the moment, real moments, unrehearsed, beautiful moments.  “Hey, let’s try this... let’s play this....” A true Joy.  I hope you will enjoy hearing them as much as we enjoyed creating them.

1. Amazing Love (3:40)
2. Honeysuckle Rose (2:57)
3. To Whom It May Concern (6:14)
4. I Want To Be Happy (2:37)
5. Black Coffee (4:58)
6. You’ve Changed (5:10)
7. The Best Thing For You (2:42)
8. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most (7:31)
9. Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You (3:35)
10. I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (5:24)
11. My Baby Just Cares For Me (3:38)
12. That’s All (6:12)


April Hall; Vocals
Tim Ray; Piano
Mark Poniatowski; Bass
Tom Hall; Saxophone
Marty Ballou; Bass
Les Harris Jr.; Drums
Joe Barbato; Accordion
Gray Sargent; Guitar
Marshall Wood; Bass


Poetry by James Cudworth

Cover Illustration by Lennie Peterson
www.lenniepeterson.com

CD Design by April Hall
www.ellesdesignstudio.com

CD Layout by Elles Gianocostas
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Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Peter Kontrimas
at PBS Studios, Westwood, MA
www.pbsstudio.com

Produced by Tom Hall and April Hall


© April Hall 2012. All Rights Reserved.
Bee Boy Records, Boston, MA
www.aprilhall.com 

“Fun Out of Life”, April Hall revitalizes the classic jazz standard, creating music that’s alive with energy and attitude. From subtly nuanced ballads to soul-drenched blues, the emotional power of her delivery is perfectly framed by the elegant simplicity of her arrangements.

Hall’s performance is deeply personal on “I’ve Got the World on a String” and unapologetically swinging on “Foolin’ Myself”. She sings Jimmy Rushing’s “Boogie Woogie Blues” with an authentic southern swagger,  and gives an unforgettably sultry rendition of Percy Mayfield‘s protest song “Please Send Me Someone to Love” (featuring New Orleans saxophonist Amadee Castenell, of Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello).

Add to these stunning vocals a stellar ensemble that organically follows the lead of Hall’s exquisite phrasing, and you can be sure that this collection of great American songs will provide any lover of jazz with a great deal of “Fun Out of Life”!

1. I've Got The World On A String (5:03)
2. Boogie Woogie Blues (3:18)
3. Foolin' Myself (3:28)
4. You Must Believe In Spring (5:46)
5. Crazy He Calls Me (3:33)
6. The Face I Love (3:37)
7. Please Send Me Someone To Love (4:32)
8. This Can't Be Love (2:59)
9. I'm A Fool To Want You (5:04)
10. Nevertheless I'm In Love With You (3:13)
11. How Deep Is The Ocean (2:51)
12. Getting Some Fun Out Of Life (2:54)

Voice: April Hall
Piano: Joe Mulholland
Drums: Kenny Hadley
Bass: Mark Poniatowski
Guitar: Jon Damian (Track 4, 12)
Tenor and Baritone Sax: Tom Hall (Track 2, 3,12)
Tenor Sax and Flute: Amadee Castenell (Track 6, 7)

Produced by: April Hall
Recorded & Mastered at PBS Studios by Peter Kontrimas
Horn Arrangements: Tom Hall
CD Design by Petronella Gianocostas
Photographs by Philip Porcella

Special Thanks to the Colonial Theater, Boston, Ma.

© April Hall 2009. All Rights Reserved.
Bee Boy Records, Boston, MA
www.aprilhall.com

Something Like That
April Hall

Personel:
April Hall, Voice , Guitar
Mike Piehl, Drums
Eric Galm, Drums, Percussion
Mimi Rabson, Violin
Mark Poniatowski, Upright Bass
Malcolm Granger, Guitar, Steel
Tom Hall, Saxophones
Lennie Peterson, Trombone
Melissa Lewis, Background Vocals

Catagory: Contemporary Folk
Released: 2000
Available From:
www.amazon.com
www.aprilhall.com

Twilight World
Pamela Hines
Featuring: April Hall

Personel:
Pamela Hines, Piano
Jerry Bergonzi, Saxophone
Miles Donahue, Saxophone
Reed Deiffenbach, Drums
April Hall, Voice
David Hines, Bass
John Lockwood, Bass

Catagory: Jazz
Released: 2005
Available From:
KR Katya Records
amazon.com

Riding The Bull
Molly Flannery
Featuring: April Hall

Personel:
Molly Flannery, Piano
John Funkhouser, Upright Bass
Gary Fieldman, Drums
Anna Callahan, Voice, Trumpet
April Hall, Voice
Jerry Sabatini, Trumpet
Reinmar Seidler, Cello

Catagory: Jazz
Released: 2004
Available From:
mollyflannery.com

Hall Sings Hines
Pamela Hines
Featuring: April Hall

Personel:
Pamela Hines, Piano
Reed Deiffenbach, Drums
John Lockwood, Bass
April Hall, Voice

Catagory: Jazz
Released: September 15, 2005
Available From:
Spice Rack Records
amazon.com
www.pamelahines.com