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Dean Clark "DC" Hall
A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. Scroll down for a trip through the influences
"St. Thomas"
An new arrangement of the Sonny Rollins classic!
This latest edition of "Happy Jazz" features DC on flugelhorn and Bill Degillio on guitar and keys. It contains additional melodies by Herbie Mann and Monty Alexander.
Available at all online retailers including:
iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/st-thomas-single/1607241015,
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0PxsX28lFxNCT8xvNERjqb?si=yZ9ClCdMQgmZ4hQrXO0g_A,
a Jazz "Cover" of a Gerry Mulligan jewel
"Lonesome Boulevard"
On hearing this gem at the 1991 Monterey Jazz Festival, DC Hall never forgot it and vowed to record it. Transposed for flugelhorn, this rare cover is moody and beautifully melodic and reminds of Mulligan's genius.
It is available at all online retailers including Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/0AhAnQS3dWDfFNFB9U7i3d?si=K4R5XQgpQsCXlOrVCmjOxA) and iTunes(https://music.apple.com/us/album/lonesome-boulevard-single/1589810370,
DC's Latest Latin Instrumental
"Samba d'España"
A collaboration with dear friend and music partner, Richard Dennis, this samba is played with a Spanish flare alá the Gypsy Kings and Dean's firery trumpet inspired by the great Mendez. It reflects the strength of Dennis' compositional skill. A tune that is now 30 thirty years old, this is its first studio recording. Masterful sound engineering by Bill Degillio is only exceeded by his brilliant guitar work.
https://music.apple.com/us/album/samba-despa%C3%B1a-single/1574245250,
https://open.spotify.com/album/7E1t6F7kwuTKTAmOaIW7Y7?si=jIQEKq3ERWa_-Md8_TWhrw
"Bohemia Calling"
She says "Come and get it, trumpet boy!"
Esoteric lyrics combine with soaring trumpet to transport listeners through a mystical ride.
All online retailers have it!
Orchestral Instrumental Re-Mix!
Brisa Primaverál (Orchestral Mix)
This is the release which builds on the original "Easy Listening" version of a couple years ago. Penned by Jeffrey Michael Brown and arranged by DC Hall and Richard Dennis, this features Dean on lead trumpet, Richard on 2nd and the great Bill Degillio on keys, guitar and programming.
It is now available at all online retailers including Spotify at:https://open.spotify.com/album/4zJMqCUFkiCM7bWB0YRnG7?si=0Y_llmm-Qpmb9ZVlmVrt_g,
https://music.apple.com/us/album/brisa-primaver%C3%A1l-orchestral-re-mix-single/1557648665
"Caldwell's Breakdown" (Fast in the BopGrass)
This “BopGrass” breakdown marks a close to 40 year recall of the opening lick which kicks off the tune. "Tho’ I wrote it, I realized I didn’t play any bluegrass instruments. That is all left to the virtuosic Bill Degillio, playing keys, guitar, synth plus handling audio engineering. I play the Baritone/Tuba part (figured I had to do something) plus a spit of percussion and mouth music. It’s dedicated to the legendary Dick Caldwell, my first bandleader, eventual manager and dear, dear friend (AND his '68 Cadillac, which was always 'breaking down')."
https://music.apple.com/us/album/caldwells-breakdown-fast-in-the-bopgrass-single/154580013
Singer-Songwriter
Dean Clark "DC" Hall has been writing music and entertaining audiences since 1973.
With a wry sense of humor in his song lyrics, he can inspire laughter
and tears. His instrumental compositions are light hearted "Snappy Happy Jazz"®, accessible to all.
Dean's Bop single "Scootin' Down Willoughby" is now available at all online retailers.
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/23DMotMf7pTtPSf02mL879?highlight=spotify:track:5n6VPt3hKVLGH7p7AvNgjg ,
iTunes link:iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/scootin-down-willoughby-single/1519628647,
Availalbe on all Digital outlets.
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"Toddle Off To Dreamland"
"TODDLE OFF TO DREAMLAND" is a Torch Song dedication to Peggy Lee. It features the wonderful Shanna O'Brien and inspiries recollections of other greats like Patti Page, Shirley Horn, Amy Winehouse. Available now on Spotify and all retailers.
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"Toddle Off To Dreamland" Lyric Video
The lyrics to "TODDLE OFF TO DREAMLAND" are on YouTube at link (opposite). Crawl into the lyrics with Shanna at the video link .
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/toddle-off-to-dreamland-single/1498162992
"GOZO"'s Demented Bop
A single as fun as it is scorching, Latin street music flavors this Bop tune that smokes right along at ¼note=300 BPM. Features Dean's friends Mel Steinberg on sax and Bill Degillio on keys and guitar. "GOZO" is available now on Spotify.
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/gozo-single/1487006504
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"Bleep the Corona" (Un-Bleeped)
"This odd metered reggae tune marks a first dip into the world of the "explicit" for me; just one word, but I was so fed up with all the politization of the Corona/Covid thing that I had to express a certain amount of frustration. Never had so much fun being pissed off at the Government!"
https://music.apple.com/us/album/bleep-the-corona-un-bleeped-single/153325719
BIOgraphy
After studying music at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton Dean Clark (DC) Hall went on the road with Canadian entertainer/TV personality Dick Caldwell. With Caldwell's show he toured extensively both U.S. and Canada, spending two years as a singer/instrumentalist. Returning to California, Dean free-lanced as an instrumentalist, singer and band leader and worked as a staff copyist for Barry Manilow. He sang three seasons with the Orange County Master Chorale, directed by Dr. Maurice Allard, appearing with the Glendale Symphony under Carmen Dragon.
In 1981 Dean formed the nightclub act "Gina, Dean & Scoundrel", touring North America for 5 years including Nevada and Atlantic City, recording an album and single. With Cynthia Caldwell in 1988 he composed and arranged the theme song "Make it Happen" for the state of W. Virginia Cerebral Palsy Telethon "Miracle '88".
For eleven years Dean acted as Music Director for Dick Caldwell's annual "Klondike Days" show at RCAF 700 Wing, Edmonton, Alberta. He also did arranging for Mr. Caldwell's appearances on Canadian television. He has worked behind comedians Rodney Dangerfield, Gallagher, Williams & Ree. Television credits include Canadian variety program "Spotlight", "Miracle '88 with Shelly West", "The Love Boat" (with own group), "Donny & Marie" (with Spike Jones, Jr.).
In L.A. in 1990 Dean formed the duo "Dean & Richard". The duo has performed corporate conventions across N.A. and worked cruise ships throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Trans-Atlantic. In 2004 Dean headlined his own act on Holland America ships Veendam and Ryndam to Mexico, Central America. Performed seven yrs. with "Dean & Richard" at the landmark “Dear John’s” in Culver City, Ca. Upon Richard's retirement, "Dean & Bill" spent a year at the Universal City Hilton and continue to perform in the L.A. area. Dean is currently recording a backlog of original material being released through this website and all online retailers.”
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