Discography  

Foggy Mountains

One Foot in the Groove
The J Hatch Trio

To quote J Hatch: "Playing live and in the now is where it’s at. Keep things real and the music honest. Keep your eyes on the prize and one foot in the groove.” His latest album does exactly that. A little stride piano, a Latin groove, a stirring ballad, an artful Bebop melody, clever lyrics and more, all infused with a hint of New Orleans and a touch of the blues. (Released 2019)

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The Birmingham Sessions

The Birmingham Sessions
The J Hatch Trio

Recorded in three short live sessions in Birmingham, Alabama, this album is Hatch’s first plunge into presenting his own material. It features the J Hatch Trio with a little sax thrown in for good measure. In typical Hatch fashion, the music is spontaneous, intuitive and swinging. The musicians are in their element, having fun playing jazz music. (Released 2008)

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The Birmingham Sessions

Wonderful and Rare
Apropos Jazz

Original songs and innovative arrangements penned by J Hatch let vocalist Nanni Byl really stretch out. The guys in the band are right on her heels, catching every turn. Michael Großmann and Jörg Mühlhaus are once again the keepers of the groove and they don't disappoint. Round two - Straight-ahead, High-Standard, Easy Listening with Apropos Jazz. (Released 2014)

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Foggy Mountains

Up to Now
Apropos Jazz

In 2012 Apropos Jazz deicded to take a road trip to Cologne and record its first album. The impetus behind the idea was to musically say… "here's where we're at, and this is what we have to say.” The title "Up to Now” fit like a glove. Straight-ahead, High-Standard, Easy Listening with Apropos Jazz. (Released 2012)

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Foggy Mountains

Brand New Woman
Jane Drake

Jane Drake’s "Brand New Woman” is more than a great collection of songs. It’s a personal musical statement from a wonderfully talented singer who puts the jazz in every note. Tailor-made arrangements by J Hatch and a swinging rhythm section featuring Sonny Harris and Chris Wendle make this a "whole lotta good music” album. (Released 2005)

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