Just a closer Walk - Herb Hall -- Climax Jazz Band 1979

[MrJimmienoone]

Have just checked it. He died in 1996, acc. to the 'Rough Guide to Jazz' by Ian Carr et al. Worked in Toronto for a long time in the 60ies (with Eddie Condon, Wild Bill Davison), then moved back to Texas playing with Jim Cullum. Has always been overshadowed by his brother Ed; unfortunately, as he obviously was a great musician (on baritone sax, too).

[MrJimmienoone]

Far better than the famous Pete Fountain version! Wasn't he Edmond Hall's brother?

[hxosjazznick]

beautiful music....

[46professor]

Long live Herb Hall!

[erwigfilms]

the tune is played in Bb . Good luck and have fun

[davnkatz]

What key are you in - I like to play my acoustic bass wwith you. I really like your rendition. You have captured the essence of the song without using words, and that is fantastic.

[navymusician822]

Mr. Hall used to play in a dixieland group with my father in Texas. I'm sorry to say Mr. Hall passed away several years ago. A great musician and a great person.

[love4woodwinds]

Bob, This guy is great! Is he still alive?

If he is, I'd like to go out and meet him.

Clifford

[erwigfilms]

Then in 1979, Herb was already in his sixties. If he is stilll alive, he would not play that great clarinet anymore. I haven't heard of him anymore.

Sorry .

[ivelleh]

Bob - really nice with a beautiful feeling