Loading details…
Loading details…
Artist
I first learned of the extraordinarily exotic talent of Atlanta-based bassist Jermaine Hall when I was introduced to his project ZON3 a few years ago. Since then, I have watched closely as he honed his already unbelievable chops and writing ability into a living, breathing entity that boggles and arouses the mind, in addition to nearly always eliciting the response “how did he do that?!”, from the bassists I’ve offered a small listen into his world. He can say a lot about himself and the world he observes through the music he openly shares with the world around him. Jermaine is a wonderful human being that embodies well-being and happiness that transcends his search for excellence through his chosen instrument. I’ve known few musicians of his ability to laugh so easily – all the while completely kicking butt! Ideology is the release that will absolutely put Jermaine on the map as THE bassist/composer to watch… and I, for one, would say this wonderful collection of coherent, beautifully written, and chops-laden material is long overdue! Finally, the world can hear this momentary travelogue of a brilliant player, as he steadily courses forward into hard won and fully-realized brilliance. Bassist Jermaine Hall As the listener journeys through the “completely cool” 9 tunes that comprise Ideology, one can’t help but understand that Jermaine has paid a truly humble homage in inviting his favorite musicians, as well as bassist, along for the ride! His guests include the unbelieva
Myspace (feat. Gergo Borlai, Eric Marienthal, Rick Watford & Jalon Smith)
602Everything's Changed (feat. Brien Andrews, Alex Machacek, Eric Walls, Kevin Griffin & Artia Lockett)
503Jermaine & cheikh (Interlude) [feat. Brien Andrews & Cheikh Ndoye]
324GO (feat. Terrell Sass & Gabbie McGee)
305Mr Goodnite (feat. Eric Moore, Tony Grey, Kevin Griffin, Jay Oliver & Brien Andrews)
296World Go Round (feat. Jeremy Haynes, John Peters, Ede Wright, Artia Lockett, Kevin Griffin & Steve Weingart)
277Keep Left (feat. Gergo Borlai, Kevin Griffin, Keith Barnes & Mike Pope)
268Blessed Assurance (feat. Shea Norman, Jeremy Haynes & Piano Interlude)
259WTH (Shed) [feat. Jerome Flood]
2110Myspace
8