30 Students gathered for one week at
Northview High School in Grand Rapids MI

Thank you to all of the students and staff!

Presented by Tuned In

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“This is a carefully structured project built around
a clear and focused vision”
— 4 1/2 Stars – DOWNBEAT Magazine

“…Interesting to listen to from start to finish because it is
perfectly mastered, inventive and imbued with an infectious joy.”
— Culture Jazz

Featuring saxophone phenom Andrew Rathbun and Detroit bass legend Robert Hurst III. This is my debut as a leader and I am extremely proud of the compositions and performances here. Look for tour dates in the Fall!

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This was made possible in part with support from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

Straight, No Chaser Podcast

https://straightnochaserjazz.libsyn.com/podcast-915-a-conversation-with-keith-hall

WMUK interview with Cara Lieurance

https://www.wmuk.org/wmuk-culture/2022-06-23/album-preview-keith-halls-made-in-kalamazoo-trios-duos

The Drummer’s Resource Podcast

The 14th and 15th Annual Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensives were online and included 25 drummers from NYC to Chicago.

Keith talks with musicians, educators and professionals from various areas of the music industry and asks one big question. Listen now.

The 13th Annual KHSDI packed the Dalton Center at WMU and the Union Cabaret & Grille downtown. 48 drummers over two weeks trained, grooved and improvised their way to the stage in June.

The 10th Annual KHSDI was another successful event that celebrated 10 years of jazz drumming and friendships!  43 drummers, ages 10-69 attended over the course of 2 weeks and they overwhelmed the crowd at the Union Cabaret & Grille in downtown Kalamazoo.  Even Mayor Bobby Hopewell showed up to add his support and enjoy the music!  Cheers to everyone for their support, music and love!

More pictures and videos at https://www.facebook.com/KHSDI/

The 9th Annual Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive was another huge success with 46 drummers, 2 pianists, 2 bassists, 2 vocalists, 2 trumpeters and 1 Hammond B3 organist!  The performing and teaching staff, from L.A., NYC and many points in between, had a spectacular week at the Dalton Center at WMU and brought the house down two weekends in a row at the Union Cabaret & Grille.  Next year is our big 10th anniversary, stay tuned for updates!

No matter where you are or where you go, you will find people. Learning how to communicate and interact with others is a vital part of life. Many times you will be around people that are, for the most part, pleasant and easy to work with.

But every once in a while, you will have to work with people who are extremely difficult. This is part of life and I have found, in these times, that I can learn a lot about myself. As much as I would like to run away and not deal with this difficult person, I know that wherever I go, there will be another one. The whole situation is really about me learning and growing.

When I encounter difficult people I try to remember 4 things:

1.) Stay in control.
I am the only one who can control my attitude and response. No one else makes me do something. I can learn in the midst of each situation and there is always an opportunity for self improvement and growth. “When you are done growing, you are done.”

2.) Show grace.
You never know what others are dealing with in their own life. Sometimes, I have to remember to cut people slack, because we are all fighting a battle of some type. You may have heard the phrase, “Hurt people, hurt people.” People that are hurting or stressed, sometimes take it out on others. Showing grace, kindness, love and understanding can help diffuse the situation and maybe even soften the difficult person. You might just make a friend!

3.) I have a purpose.

I know that I have a responsibility and purpose in each situation so I refuse to allow someone else’s behavior to control or limit my contribution. If I pull back, I am only hurting myself and the others who I am serving. “Keep your eyes on the prize.”

4.) Be Myself.
I have to remember who I am and be true to myself. “Be who you be, and do what you do!”
No matter what.

Life is not about things, status, taking credit or even being the most productive.

It’s always all about people.