Jon Hassell (born March 22, 1937, Memphis, Tennessee, died June 26, 2021) w… Read Full Bio ↴Jon Hassell (born March 22, 1937, Memphis, Tennessee, died June 26, 2021) was an American musician and trumpet player. He is most well-known for his special trumpet technique learned from training with Indian classical musicians such as singer Pandit Pran Nath. Hassell learned to apply a unique style of trumpet playing by mimicking Nath's vocal stylings, and later connected with Brian Eno and began using harmonizer effects on his recordings. Hassell is also known as the creator of "Fourth World" music, which is a combination of ancient music and "futuristic" technological treatments.
Hassell studied with Karlheinz Stockhausen in the 1960s and worked with Terry Riley, first appearing on record on Riley's recording of In C. He was a member of La Monte Young's ensemble. Riley, Young, and Hassell all studied with Pandit Pran Nath.
Hassell co-composed with Pete Scaturro the electronic theme music for the hit television show The Practice.
He has played trumpet on CD's by (a.o.): Talking Heads, David Sylvian, Peter Gabriel and k.d. lang.
Hassell studied with Karlheinz Stockhausen in the 1960s and worked with Terry Riley, first appearing on record on Riley's recording of In C. He was a member of La Monte Young's ensemble. Riley, Young, and Hassell all studied with Pandit Pran Nath.
Hassell co-composed with Pete Scaturro the electronic theme music for the hit television show The Practice.
He has played trumpet on CD's by (a.o.): Talking Heads, David Sylvian, Peter Gabriel and k.d. lang.
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Light On Water
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Were Lee Roads
We were lucky to share time and space with him - such a unique and compelling musical voice.
Adam Rudolph
great to hear this again for the first time 25 years later....i dont remember if this concert was before or after we recorded the "cities" cd....around the same time
Daniel Schwartz
It was after we did it, but well before it was released.
sundaramaji
always loved your playing on Jon's records, Daniel. you gave the soundscapes a decidedly reptilian feel. scaly on the scales.
Java - Magic Realism
As much as i love bass players like tony levin, you will hold the most special place in my heart for your contribution to the master pieces of humanity. Music like this is a miracle. It can come once during the existence of a whole galaxy only to never re-appear again. Thank you Daniel. You will always be a living inspiration to me in my memories long after you pass away.
Daniel Schwartz
Thanks. Nice to hear.
David Winchester
thank you Adam for all the work you've done over the years. some of us have been listening.
Bernard Lachance
What a show! This music never gets old.
yammerskooner
Amazing that this performance ever happened, much less that such a fair recording still exists.
Kate Murphy
Thank you for providing the most incredible music for me to listen to tonight.