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Disbanding his trio in 2000 after ten years of touring internationally, Hal spent the following six years "in the shed" studying, practicing and developing his uniquely original style of playing. Often episodic, the trio’s "off the top of your head" spontaneity and intuitive interaction spans the lexicon of jazz history. With over 89 recordings to his credit, 29 as a leader in his own right, pianist, composer, publisher, educator, author and touring artist, Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Connonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet. His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best. Graduating from the Berklee College of Music at the height of the be-bop era, his reputation grew steadily in the changing environment of jazz. He anchored such bands as The Slide Hampton Quartet, The Lee Konitz Duo, The Stan Getz Quartet and many others. His biography is listed in the National Encyclopedia o...