David Hazeltine

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David Hazeltine
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Background information
Born (1958-10-27) October 27, 1958 (age 67)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, educator
InstrumentPiano
Years active1990s–present
LabelsSharp Nine, Chesky, Criss Cross, Venus, Smoke Sessions
Website www.davidhazeltine.com

David Perry Hazeltine (born October 27, 1958) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator.

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Early life

Hazeltine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1958. [1] He began studying the piano at the age of nine, and first performed professionally when he was thirteen. [2] He attended the Wisconsin College Conservatory of Music from 1976 to 1979. [2]

Later life and career

1980–1992

Hazeltine worked around Chicago, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee, [2] and was the regular pianist for the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery. [3] He obtained a BA from the University of Wisconsin in 1991. [2] After performing with Chet Baker at the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery, the trumpeter suggested he should move to New York City, which he did in 1981. [1] After two years, "domestic considerations prompted a return to his home town". [1] He returned to the Wisconsin College Conservatory of Music, and was the chairman of the jazz department from 1985 to 1992. [2] In 1992, he returned to New York. [1]

1993–present

In New York, Hazeltine led a trio that included Peter Washington on bass and Louis Hayes on drums. [3] He also worked with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Slide Hampton's big band, and the group One for All. [3] His first solo album, Four Flights Up, appeared in 1995. [3]

He has spent time composing, but has stated that he does not find it easy. [1] Although he is a pianist, he feels influenced more by saxophonists, particularly Charlie Parker. [1]

Discography

As leader/co-leader

Recording dateTitleLabelYear releasedPersonnel/Notes
1995–074 Flights UpSharp Nine1995Quartet, with Slide Hampton (trombone), Peter Washington (bass), Ray Appleton (drums) [4]
1996–08The Classic TrioSharp Nine1996Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes (drums) [4]
1997–10How It Is Criss Cross 1998With Jim Rotondi (trumpet, flugelhorn), Steve Wilson (alto sax), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
1998–12Blues Quarters, Vol. 1Criss Cross2000Quartet, with Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Dwayne Burno (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
1998–05,
1998–12		A World for HerCriss Cross1999With Javon Jackson (tenor sax), Steve Nelson (vibes), Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes and Joe Farnsworth (drums; separately)
1998–12Waltz for Debby Venus 1999Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Billy Drummond (drums)
1999–09Mutual Admiration SocietySharp Nine1999Co-led quartet with Joe Locke (vibes). Also with Essiet Essiet (bass), Billy Drummond (drums).
2000–01The Classic Trio, Vol. 2Sharp Nine2000Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes (drums) [4]
2000–02Senor BluesVenus2000Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes (drums)
2000–11PearlsVenus2001Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2001–01Good-Hearted PeopleCriss Cross2001With Steve Davis (trombone), Jim Snidero (alto sax, flute), Jesse van Ruller (guitar), Nat Reeves (bass), Tony Reedus (drums) [4]
2001–09The Classic Trio Meets Eric AlexanderSharp Nine2002Quartet, with Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes (drums)
2002–11Manhattan AutumnSharp Nine2003Quartet, with Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2003–07Alice in WonderlandVenus2004Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Billy Drummond (drums) [5]
2003–11Close to YouCriss Cross2004Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2004–12Modern StandardsSharp Nine2005Trio, with David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2005–06Cleopatra's DreamVenus2006Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Billy Drummond (drums) [4]
2005–05PerambulationCriss Cross2006Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2005–12Manhattan Chesky 2006Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Billy Drummond (drums) [4]
2006–03Blues Quarters, Vol. 2Criss Cross2007With Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Dwayne Burno (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums), percussion [4]
2006–03AlfieVenus2006Trio, with David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [6]
2006–11The Jobim Songbook in New YorkChesky2007Trio, with Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2007–04The Inspiration SuiteSharp Nine2007With Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Joe Locke (vibes), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [4]
2009–02Mutual Admiration Society 2Sharp Nine2009Co-led quartet with Joe Locke (vibes). Also with Essiet Essiet (bass), Billy Drummond (drums)
2010–02InversionsCriss Cross2010Quintet, with Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Steve Nelson (vibes), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2012–03The New Classic TrioSharp Nine2012Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2012–11Your StoryCube Metier2013Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Jason Brown (drums) [7]
2012–11ImpromptuChesky2013Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Jason Brown (drums)
2013–12I Remember CedarSharp Nine2014Trio, with David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2014–04For All We Know Smoke Sessions 2014Quartet, with Seamus Blake (tenor sax), David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2016?Next DoorMegabien Music2016with Billy Peterson (bass)
2018–05The Time Is NowSmoke Sessions2018Trio, with Ron Carter (bass), Al Foster (drums)
2022–12Blues For GerryCriss Cross2023Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)

As sideman

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Crowther, Bruce (October 16, 2003). "David Hazeltine: Making It Mean Something". All About Jazz.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Kennedy, Gary W. (2003), Hazeltine, David (Perry) [Hazers], Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J588600
  3. 1 2 3 4 Ankeny, Jason. "David Hazeltine". AllMusic. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 677–678. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.
  5. ↑ "Alice in Wonderland". venusrecord.com. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Alfie". venusrecord.com. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ Drouot, Alain (June 2014). "George Mraz/David Hazeltine Trio: Your Story". DownBeat. Vol. 81, no. 6. p. 75.
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