Hal Singer
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Saxophonists · 1919–2020

Hal Singer

American musician (1919–2020)

Born
8 October 1919
Tulsa
Died
18 August 2020
Chatou
Country
United States
Active
1939–1990
Record labels
Futura et Marge, Black Top Records
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Hal Singer was a jazz musician who played saxophone and violin. Hal Singer was born on 8 October 1919 in Tulsa and died on 18 August 2020 in Chatou. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Futura et Marge and Black Top Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Paris Soul Food” (1969) to “Milt and Hal” (2019). Honours include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (1992).

Harold Joseph Singer (October 8, 1919 – August 18, 2020), also known as Hal "Cornbread" Singer, was an American R&B and jazz bandleader and saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Paris Soul Food 1969
Blues And News 1971
Soul of Africa 1974
Soweto To Harlem 1976
Royal Blue 1991
Prints in the Sand 1997
Blue Stompin' 2009
Challenge 2010
Milt and Hal 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Hal Singer is credited as a sideman

1976 Grey's Mood — Al Grey tenor saxophone
1981 Big Blues — Jimmy Witherspoon tenor saxophone
1991 Blues by Lonnie Johnson — Lonnie Johnson tenor saxophone
1999 The Blues Ain't Nothing — Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown tenor saxophone

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Hal Singer play?

Hal Singer is known for playing saxophone and violin.

When and where was Hal Singer born?

Hal Singer was born 8 October 1919 in Tulsa.

What are Hal Singer's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Paris Soul Food (1969), Blues And News (1971), Soul of Africa (1974), Soweto To Harlem (1976) and Royal Blue (1991).

External links

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