On her latest CD, “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
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
On her latest CD, “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
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
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
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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
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
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
