28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JANUARY 12-18, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com MUSIC Even before she relocated to Seaside from San Francisco in 2021, jazz pianist Tammy L. Hall was no stranger to the Monterey Bay area. By her count, Hall has played the famed Monterey Jazz Festival “at least nine, 10 times”—most recently at last year’s festival in September, when Hall performed a Sunday Morning Gospel ensemble set that filled the outdoor Garden Stage to capacity. “That was a glorious time,” Hall recalls fondly. “We had church that morning.” Having already played local venues like Deja Blue in Seaside and SandBox in Sand City, Hall will soon add Seaside’s Palenke Arts to that list when her eponymous Tammy Hall Trio— rounded out by bassist Ruth Davies and drummer Sylvia Cuenca—perform at the nonprofit arts organization on Saturday, Jan. 14. It will be the latest stop in a long, varied career that has seen Hall release two albums under her own name—2006’s Blue Divine and 2012’s Blue Soul—and collaborate with artists as diverse as legendary saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman, renowned avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson and the singer Falu. For her work on Falu’s 2021 album A Colorful World, Hall can now call herself a Grammy Award winner—the project won Best Children’s Album at last year’s ceremony. Hall’s music has taken her all around the world from her humble origins in Dallas, Texas, where she was raised by a musical family. Her mother, who was training to be a concert pianist, died of leukemia when Hall was only 1 year old. “I didn’t know her, but she gave me a beautiful gift,” Hall says. Her grandparents nurtured that gift, encouraging a musical education that began in the church and eventually led to a scholarship to Mills College in Oakland. These days Hall lives in Seaside with her partner and frequent musical collaborator, the soprano singer (and Monterey County native) Leberta Lorál. “Collaboration is everything [in jazz],” Hall notes. “Some people say jazz is the real democracy because everyone gets a voice; you start off together, and when it’s time to solo or improvise, everyone gets to speak their individual voice, and then you end together. It’s really about empathy, checking your ego at the door and being a good listener.” Tammy Hall Trio 7:30pm Saturday, Jan. 14. Palenke Arts, 1713 Broadway Ave., Seaside. $25. 333-6612, palenkearts.org. IRENE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHY Kind of Blue Tammy L. Hall, Seaside’s own Grammy-winning jazz pianist, takes the stage at Palenke Arts. By Rey Mashayekhi “I’m trying to live up to Duke Ellington’s command, and that is to be the best musician that you can be and defy the categories,” says jazz pianist Tammy L. Hall. 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside • 831-901-3900 Mon-Fri 7am-2pm (Sat & Sun 8am-2pm) meat • vegetarian • vegan • gluten-free THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ @ @ @ @ @ sweet & savory crepes • paninis • bagels • coffee & tea GRAND OPENING Join us to discuss Russian Literature with DLI professors Thursday, Jan 12 @ 5:30pm The Sweet and Savory Spot 10% OFF your order with this ad* *Valid until 1/31/2023 Try Us First. We Pay The Highest! MONTEREY COIN SHOPPE Since 1970 same street for 40 years Open Mon-Thur 11am-4pm and Friday by appointment only. Call for an appointment: 831.646.9030 449 Alvarado St., Monterey www.montereycoinshoppe.com WE BUY GOLD AND SILVER, JEWELRY, COINS, DIAMONDS, WATCHES, ART & RARE ANTIQUES
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