Those just learning about Hale are still in plenty of time to get in on experiencing the rapid-fire growth of this impressively talented and swingin’ young chanteuse. After all, with two CDs as a leader to her credit, plus a basketful of performance awards and even a pair of European tours, Hale Baskin is just getting started! Early in her career, she won the DownBeat Magazine Award for Best Student Vocalist on two separate occasions. That's a strong call out from a pretty authoritative source, to put it mildly! Hale's first CD was recorded in 2005 to happy reviews. The eminent producer and writer Dr. Herb Wong said of Forecast, "Hale Baskin has all the tools. She sings with admirable taste and control, rhythmic and harmonic sense, and clear insight into the jazz tradition. So dig!" Soon after her first recording, Hale was invited to appear onstage with Arturo Sandoval at the famed jazz club, Yoshi's. That performance inspired Jim Harrington of the Oakland Tribune to write, "[I]t looks like we have a rising star in our midst. Remember Baskin's name. You'll be hearing it again soon." And now, thanks to her newest album, Classic, we are hearing Hale Baskin's name, and her music, again. Get ready for more. You're going to like it. HALE BASKIN AND HER JAZZ ADDICTION