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Gregg Hill

Jazz Composer

ALBUMS

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Coming November 13, 2026

Mark Braud “Down in New Orleans”

The Music of Gregg Hill​

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Acclaimed trumpeter Mark Braud leads an outstanding ensemble of New Orleans musicians in Down in New Orleans – The Music of Gregg Hill, a vibrant celebration of the compositions of jazz composer Gregg Hill. Featuring nine Hill originals with inventive arrangements by Braud and pianist Meghan Swartz, this exciting new recording blends the unmistakable spirit of New Orleans jazz with soulful improvisation, infectious grooves, swinging ensemble passages, and spirited second-line rhythms. Rooted in tradition yet full of fresh musical ideas, the album showcases the remarkable creativity and vitality of today's New Orleans jazz scene.

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Coming November 13, 2026, on Cold Plunge Records.

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Coming October 30, 2026

Michael Dease Big Band “THE SLEEPER” 

The Music of Gregg Hill

Vibrant, Imaginative, and Alive!​

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On October 30, 2026, Cold Plunge Records presents The Sleeper: The Music of Gregg Hill, a remarkable collection of ten compositions by Michigan-based composer Gregg Hill, brought to life by internationally renowned trombonist, baritone saxophonist, and bandleader Michael Dease. Featuring legendary trumpeter Dr. Eddie Henderson and rising clarinet star Virginia MacDonald, this extraordinary ensemble explores Hill’s richly melodic writing through ten distinctive arrangements, balancing bold brass, cinematic textures, Latin-inflected rhythms, and inspired improvisation.

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With an exceptional roster of musicians and soloists, Dease creates a compelling musical journey that celebrates the power of collaboration and the enduring spirit of the big band tradition.

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September 25, 2026

ADONIS ROSE

Live at JazzAscona: The Music of Gregg Hill​

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Experience the energy, artistry, and spirit of New Orleans jazz captured live on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland. Adonis Rose “Live at JazzAscona” brings seven exceptional New Orleans musicians together for a vibrant program featuring four Gregg Hill compositions alongside music by Keith Jarrett and Billy Strayhorn. Recorded during the 42nd edition of JazzAscona in July 2025, this landmark release celebrates friendship, collaboration, and the international reach of New Orleans jazz. Produced by Adonis Rose and Gregg Hill and presented in partnership with Cold Plunge Records and JazzAscona.

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​August 28th

TECHNOCATS

Passionata

The Music of Gregg Hill
Featuring Chris Glassman

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The Technocats’ bandleader, Chris Glassman, approaches the music on Passionata as a conversation among composition, arranging, and performance. Each arrangement reveals a different facet of Gregg Hill’s compositional language while preserving the ensemble’s identity through interaction and attentive listening.

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At the core of the Technocats are bass trombonist Chris Glassman, guitarist Nathan Borton, and bassist Javier Enrique. They are joined by master musicians Walter Blanding, Skylar Tang, Bryn Roberts, and Keith Hall, whose collective voices bring a fresh and dynamic perspective to this musical setting.

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“When Passionata is released... it may initially appear to be an intriguing discovery for listeners encountering Gregg Hill and the Technocats for the first time, but repeated listening should reveal a work with considerably more depth... If you enjoy strong compositions, musicians who are genuinely passionate about the work they perform and jazz that offers more than one possible way of listening, this is a record worth discovering, because behind its understated arrival lies a thoughtful, ambitious and deeply human piece of music that deserves considerably more noise around it."

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—Thierry De Clemensat

Paris Move

[full review]

 

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Gregg Hill

Jazz Composer

ALBUMS

The-Sleeper_F_Cover_Remake_Square_web.jpg

Coming October 30, 2026

Michael Dease Big Band “THE SLEEPER” 

The Music of Gregg Hill

Vibrant, Imaginative, and Alive!​

​​​

On October 30, 2026, Cold Plunge Records presents The Sleeper: The Music of Gregg Hill, a remarkable collection of ten compositions by Michigan-based composer Gregg Hill, brought to life by internationally renowned trombonist, baritone saxophonist, and bandleader Michael Dease. Featuring legendary trumpeter Dr. Eddie Henderson and rising clarinet star Virginia MacDonald, this extraordinary ensemble explores Hill’s richly melodic writing through ten distinctive arrangements, balancing bold brass, cinematic textures, Latin-inflected rhythms, and inspired improvisation.

​

With an exceptional roster of musicians and soloists, Dease creates a compelling musical journey that celebrates the power of collaboration and the enduring spirit of the big band tradition.

​

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[ Video ]

Adonis Rose — Live at JazzAscona: The Music of Gregg Hill album cover

September 25, 2026

ADONIS ROSE

Live at JazzAscona: The Music of Gregg Hill​

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Experience the energy, artistry, and spirit of New Orleans jazz captured live on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland. Adonis Rose “Live at JazzAscona” brings seven exceptional New Orleans musicians together for a vibrant program featuring four Gregg Hill compositions alongside music by Keith Jarrett and Billy Strayhorn. Recorded during the 42nd edition of JazzAscona in July 2025, this landmark release celebrates friendship, collaboration, and the international reach of New Orleans jazz. Produced by Adonis Rose and Gregg Hill and presented in partnership with Cold Plunge Records and JazzAscona.

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Spring 2026 Release!​

Paul Keller Orchestra

"Thank You Notes"

The Music of Gregg Hill

Order your pre-release now!

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Thank You Notes is the vibrant result of a five-year creative partnership between bassist, bandleader, and arranger Paul Keller and composer Gregg Hill. With the dynamic addition of vocalist/clarinetist Sarah D’Angelo and vibraphonist Cary Kocher to the Midwestern All-Star lineup that forms the PKO band, creating an album that's lively, layered, and rich in musical depth. Order your early release copy now!

 

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IN THE NEWS

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​August 28th

TECHNOCATS

Passionata

The Music of Gregg Hill
Featuring Chris Glassman

​

The Technocats’ bandleader, Chris Glassman, approaches the music on Passionata as a conversation among composition, arranging, and performance. Each arrangement reveals a different facet of Gregg Hill’s compositional language while preserving the ensemble’s identity through interaction and attentive listening.

​

At the core of the Technocats are bass trombonist Chris Glassman, guitarist Nathan Borton, and bassist Javier Enrique. They are joined by master musicians Walter Blanding, Skylar Tang, Bryn Roberts, and Keith Hall, whose collective voices bring a fresh and dynamic perspective to this musical setting.

​

“When Passionata is released... it may initially appear to be an intriguing discovery for listeners encountering Gregg Hill and the Technocats for the first time, but repeated listening should reveal a work with considerably more depth... If you enjoy strong compositions, musicians who are genuinely passionate about the work they perform and jazz that offers more than one possible way of listening, this is a record worth discovering, because behind its understated arrival lies a thoughtful, ambitious and deeply human piece of music that deserves considerably more noise around it."

​

—Thierry De Clemensat

Paris Move

[full review]

 

Order your CD now!
 

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[ Shop ]

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