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.
Mombasa
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S Haney
I love his sound....
Steve Aydt
Farewell to an expansive talent & spirit.
Will Towle
Expansive
The Second Nature
Pretty groovy and fast for a Hassell piece but it definitely has that incredible vibe and sound that's his stamp. Interesting. Incredible artist
Matthew M. Haigh
This insistent African style rhythm can be found elsewhere and as far back as 1981. If anything this is a reprise from the start of the 1980s. Check out the Dream Theory in Malaya release.
The Second Nature
@Matthew M. Haigh yes I know it well
Matthew M. Haigh
@The Second Nature Thought you might :)
Will Towle
I'm tempted to say Hermeto Pascaol was one of his musical influences .
Burt472
Extraordinary. Thanks.
Adam Rudolph
it would show respect to take the time to list the performers as well as the co-composer of this piece of music. It is easy information to find and share.