Jack Hale
Biography
Jack D. Hale Sr. (b. 12 May 1934, Memphis, Tenn.) is an American composer, arranger and trombonist.
Hale is a former trombonist and composer for The Memphis Horns. Apart from many Stax recordings, he played on most Al Green and Ann Peebles tracks for Hi Records, on several Elvis Presley records and on many C&W records. Hale was also inducted into the Christian Brothers Band Hall of Fame in 1963 as an honorary composer for his contributions to the ensemble.
Jack Hale and his brother, Ralph Hale (1923-1993), teamed up for a number of years composing works for band. He is also known for the music for young bands he and his brother had written. He currently [2021] resides in Nashville, Tenn.
Jack D. Hale Sr. is not to be confused with Jack D. Hale Jr., a professional trumpet player.
Works for Winds
- 650 East (with Wayne Oldham) (1962)
- Aldergate March (with Ralph Hale)
- Bandelier Overture (with Ralph Hale) (1987)
- Bishop's Gate March (with Ralph Hale) (1989)
- Boomerang March (with Ralph Hale) (1985)
- Castlewood March (with Ralph Hale) (1987)
- Chatham Overture (with Ralph Hale) (1986)
- Circus Suite (with Ralph Hale) (1985)
- Crown Point March (with Ralph Hale) (1986)
- Dunraven Overture (with Ralph Hale) (1989)
- Festal Celebration (with Ralph Hale) (1989)
- Flower Lady (with Ralph Hale) (1985)
- Greenway March (with Ralph Hale) (1984)
- Holiday Suite (with Ralph Hale) (1988)
- Latin Festival (with Ralph Hale) (1984)
- Mayfield March (with Ralph Hale)
- Six Fifty East. See: 650 East
- Song for Grandma (with Ralph Hale) (1984)
- Summer Suite (with Ralph Hale) (1984)
- Warner Park March (with Ralph Hale) (1992)
Resources
- "The Christian Brothers Band Hall of Fame." Christian Brothers Band. Web. Accessed 23 March 2021
- "Hale, Ralph and Jack." TRN Music Publisher. Web. Accessed 23 March 2021
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Jack Hale." Accessed 24 March 2021
- "Jack Hale, Sr." Discogs. Web. Accessed 23 March 2021
- "Ralph und Jack Hale."HeBu Musikverlag GmbH. Web. Accessed 23 March 2021