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UPDATES (6/1/08):

My band "Um" will be performing live at the HI-HAT CLUB at 3 Davol Square in Providence, RI on the following dates:

WED, JUNE 25, 2008, 9:00 pm

WED, JULY 9, 2008, 9:00 pm

WED, AUGUST 6, 2008, 9:00 pm

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Um is Bob Gullotti on drums, Dave Zinno on bass, Leo Genovese on piano, and myself on "trom-o-tizer".

We performed live every Tuesday night in Providence from 1994 to 2008.

Um recently won Best Jazz Act in the 2008 Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll for the second year in a row. Thanks again, Um fans.

My new book is now available. See "BEYOND TIME AND CHANGES: A Musician's Guide To Free Jazz Improvisation" published by Advance Music on the Books page.

My new jazz CD called "CREATURES OF HABIT" is now available on Outland Music. Hear samples on the Audio page. Get your copy today!

my new jazz CD called "Creatures Of Habit", soon to be released on Outland Records (pages.)Watch for the my new jazz CD called "Creatures Of Haages.)

Check out these titles also--from Advance Music (see Books page):

"How To Improvise"
An Approach to Practicing Improvisation.

"Ready, Aim, Improvise!"
Exploring the Basics of Jazz Improvisation.

"How To Comp"
A Study in Jazz Accompaniment.

"Creative Comping For Improvisation, Vol. 1, 2, and 3"

"The Music of Hal Crook"
35 Jazz Originals with Demo CD

Don't forget the accompaniment!
Download Hal Crook Play-Alongs.
Free of charge!

I am now scheduling private and group lessons for the summer of 2008. Please see the Lessons page for more information.

Those interested in private lessons can email me at: halcrook1@cox.net.

Thanks for visiting.