Hal Crook

Hal Crook is a jazz trombonist. He has a degree from the Berklee College of Music and is considered to be a leading teacher and author in the field of jazz improvisation.
Hal was a professor at Berklee College of Music for 30 years, and has played on over 40 recordings. Some of his notable students include Esperanza Spalding, Leo Genovese, Ryan Shore, Antonio Sanchez, Lionel Loueke, and Chris Cheek. Hal's composing and arranging credits include music for The Tonight Show Band, WDR Radio Band, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Herb Pomeroy, Louis Bellson, Artie Shaw, Duke Belaire, Dick Johnson, Nick Brignola, the New England Emmy Awards, and the San Diego Pops.
In Jazz 'Bones, Kurt Dietrich writes:
He is the author of seven textbooks on jazz improvisation, a novel, and a collection of short stories.
Though retired from Berklee, he continues to teach privately.

Discography

Hello Heaven Only Human Quartet Narayani with Joe Diorio Hero Worship Um: Stray Dog Creatures of Habit with Leo Genovese, Take Toriyama, and Thompson KneelandNarayani with Joe Diorio, Steve LaSpina, and Steve BagbyConjunction with Jerry BergonziTrio I with Dave Weigert and Yorai OronTrio II with Dave Weigert and Hans GlawischnigTrio III with Dave Weigert and Hans GlawschnigHello Heaven with Phil Woods, Bill Dobbins, Chuck Israels, and Bill Goodwin