Bio
A cosmopolitan musician in the truest sense, James Hall spent the last two years establishing himself as one of Europe's most exciting up-and-coming jazz artists. During his time in Vienna, he performed in dozens of ensembles throughout Austria and Western Europe in styles ranging from Swing and Salsa to Balkan Jazz and Avant-garde. His own compositional and improvisational style blends influences from blues, bebop, modal and free jazz into a colorful and exciting musical voice.
A recent move to the East coast of the United States will provide a lot of new musical opportunities in the coming year. Stay tuned for updates!
Awards
- 2009 - ASCAPlus Award for composition
- 2009 - 2nd Runner Up - J.J. Johnson International Jazz Trombone Competition
- 2008 - 3rd Prize - Antti Rissannen International Jazz Trombone Competition
- 2007 - Downbeat Award as member of LUJE
- 2006 - Honorable Mention - Carl Fontana International Jazz Trombone Competition
- 2002 - John Philip Sousa Award for Musical Excellence
Professional Background
- 2008-2009: Trombonist, Team H-Town Feat. Waldorff & Steddler
- 2007-2009: Founder, Leader, Trombonist, Composer, James Hall Group
- 2008-2009: Trombonist, Swingdance Big Band
- 2007-2009: Trombonist, Adrian Gaspar Orchestra
- 2008: Trombonist, Pulkauer Weisenbl?er Brass Quartet
- 2008: Substitute Trombonist, Opera Pannonica
- 2007-2008: Trombonist, Vienna Big Band Project
- 2007: Trombonist, Mark Urness Sextet
- 2007: Trombonist, Blob! The Band
- 2007: Trombonist, "Assasins" Pit Orchestra, Fox Valley Theater
- 2002-2003: Composer, Librettist and Improviser, Hair Curious