The Hal Galper Trio at Rafter's Tavern

Rafter’s Tavern presents a series of Saturday afternoon concerts featuring The Hal Galper Trio. Legendary jazz pianist Hal Galper is joined by drummer Billy Mintz and bassist Tony Marino on bass. According to Downbeat Magazine, “…the high level of integration and communication the trio displays is rare and quite thrilling to experience.” Performances are every Saturday beginning June 26 from 3 – 4:30 PM, running through early September.
A resident of Cochecton New York, Hal began his performing career with trumpeter Chet Baker. He then moved on to play with Cannonball Adderley, a 10-yeat stint with Phil Woods, and numerous other jazz masters. In the early 70s, he formed his critically acclaimed group, the Hal Galper Quintet, which eventually recorded four albums together. Galper’s 2020 trio release, “The Zone,” received Downbeat’s “Best Album of 2020.” His 2021 release of “Hal Galper Quintet Live at the Berlin Philharmonic 1977,” garnered a 5-star Downbeat review...

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Rafter’s Tavern presents a series of Saturday afternoon concerts featuring The Hal Galper Trio. Legendary jazz pianist Hal Galper is joined by drummer Billy Mintz and bassist Tony Marino on bass. According to Downbeat Magazine, “…the high level of integration and communication the trio displays is rare and quite thrilling to experience.” Performances are every Saturday beginning June 26 from 3 – 4:30 PM, running through early September.
A resident of Cochecton New York, Hal began his performing career with trumpeter Chet Baker. He then moved on to play with Cannonball Adderley, a 10-yeat stint with Phil Woods, and numerous other jazz masters. In the early 70s, he formed his critically acclaimed group, the Hal Galper Quintet, which eventually recorded four albums together. Galper’s 2020 trio release, “The Zone,” received Downbeat’s “Best Album of 2020.” His 2021 release of “Hal Galper Quintet Live at the Berlin Philharmonic 1977,” garnered a 5-star Downbeat review
Galper counts Red Garland Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans and Ahmad Jamal as some of his influences. Now in his fifth decade as a major jazz figure, Galper has played on over 107 albums, with 33 of his own releases.
When Galper steps onto the small intimate stage at Rafter’s, he will bring the same perspective that he brought to those larger jazz stages. It is the love of playing music that is important to Galper.
Rafter’s Tavern is located on Upper Main Street in Callicoon New York, right next to the Callicoon Theater. This is an inside concert, admission is free. A full menu will be available.

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