Edmond Hall
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Biography
Edmond Hall, born on May 15, 1901 in Reserve, Louisiana, was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader. From a musical family, Hall started playing guitar before switching to the clarinet. He performed with various bands in New Orleans, including those led by Bud Rousell and Lee Collins. In 1928, he moved to New York City and joined Claude Hopkins' orchestra. Hall gained recognition through collaborations with Billie Holiday and Henry "Red" Allen. His style evolved under the influence of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, leading him to form ensembles like Edmond Hall's Blue Note Jazzmen and the Edmond Hall Sextet. His 1941 recording "Profoundly Blue" was particularly notable. He also performed with Louis Armstrongâs All Stars and Eddie Condonâs band. Hall passed away on February 11, 1967.
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- Track Popularity
- Sleepy Time Gal
- Where or When
- Impromptu Ensemble 2 featuring Max Kaminsky
- Coquette
- Downtown Cafe Boogie
- The Man I Love
- Edmond Hall Blues
- Profoundly Blue No. 2
- Show Piece
- I Want to Be Happy
- Night and Day
- A Shanty In Old Shanty Town
- Caravan
- See See Rider by Edmond Hall
- It Had To Be You
- Li'l Liza Jane by Edmond Hall
- You Tell Me Your Dreams I'll Tell You Mine by Edmond Hall
- Oh Baby by Edmond Hall
- Tishomingo Blues by Edmond Hall
- Esquire Blues featuring Art Tatum
- Profoundly Blue featuring Edmond Hall
- Bugle Call Rag
- Boff Boff (Mop Mop) featuring Art Tatum
- Sweethearts On Parade by Edmond Hall
