Schaff-Wall Collective - Studio Sessions video series

Photo of James Wall and Erik Hempel (bass) in the WUSF Studio. Photo by Jazz on Arts Axis Florida

Formed in 2022 by Trombonist James Wall and Multi-Instrumentalist T.J. Schaff, The Schaff-Wall Collective is a diverse and experimental music ensemble that performs in multiple configurations across the West Coast of Florida. The group draws influence from multiple genres and specializes in live jazz, fusion, pop, and New-Orleans style music.  The band's core duo consists of James Wall (Trombone/Vocals) and T.J. Schaff (Drums/Piano) who are regularly joined by artists such as Julian Pernett (Piano), Nick Peters (Piano,) Jean Bolduc (Drums) Valentin Korniyenko (Bass), Erik Hempel (Bass), Aaron West (Sax) and Alex Ocon (Drums/Percussion).

Set List:

1. If I Only Had a Brain - by Harold Arlen (music) and Yip Harburg (lyrics)

2. Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans - written by Eddie DeLange and Louis Alter

3. My Shining Hour - composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer

Personnel:

T.J. Schaff - drums/piano

James Wall - trombone

Erik Hempel - bass

Juliån Pernett - piano

Camera/Editor - Warren Buchholz

Audio Engineer - Jackson Harpe

Assistance / Setup - Andy Harrison

Studio Sessions is made possible by WUSF, Community Foundation Tampa Bay, and viewers like you. Thank you for your support!