Professor Hal Galper and His Trio Perform at Birdland Feb 23

With over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as leader in his own right, pianist, composer, publisher, educator, author and touring artist, Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Cannonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet.  His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best.

Hal Galper's music displays some of the best qualities of mainstream jazz.  His ability to select and arrange rerely heard tunes from the standard repertoire, his penchant for lyrical improvisation and his commitmernt to a dancing, deeply swinging beat, makes his music accessible to a braod range of listeners.