Jeff was first exposed to the American Indian Flute while attending a Powwow in Baltimore, MD in 1993. Though given some basic instruction from a Choctaw named Windtamer, he is largely self taught. His musical influences include Tsaine Doise, John Ranier Jr., R. Carlos Nakai, and Douglas Spotted Eagle. "I am often asked what kind of music I play. To which I respond, I don't know. It's music that I like. I've been told there are two kinds of music, good and bad, I try to make the former." Jeff was honored with a Native American Music Awards nomination for best flutist of the year in 1998, and his album Cedar Moon won it's category in 2001.
CEDAR MOON BY JEFF BALL
Natural and moving, Jeff Ball's latest work, CEDAR MOON, captures the sacred essence of the Native American flute. Complemented by piano, guitar, keyboards and vocals, Ball's flute mixes with contemporary sounds creating a unique landscape of smooth, jazzy music. Though influenced by flutists like Douglas Spotted Eagle and R. Carlos Nakai, Ball has developed his own original sound, which garnered him a Native American Music Award nomination in 1998. CEDAR MOON is an amazing album sure to take Native American flute music in new directions.
1.Winds of Change MP3 clip
2.Just Another Day MP3 clip
3.Touch
4.Cedar Moon
5.Pure
6.Pictures of Home
7.Concrete Canyon
8.Guardian Angel
9.Fallen
10.For the Love of You
PLAYING TIME 49:00 CD PRICE $13.00
GHOST TOWN BY JEFF BALL
The desert southwest as seen through the eyes of a musical interloper. Ghost Town is the music of the roadways, people, & the land between the tourist destinations & vacation spots...this the west - through the eyes of a musical traveler. Ghost Town features Jeff Ball (American Indian Flute), Ted Natale (Hang Drum, Drum Kit, Percussion), Randy Ball (Bass Guitar, Percussion), John Natale (Lead/Rhythm Guitar). Guest Artists include Robert Mirabal, Shelley Morningsong, & Lowery Begay.
1. Before the Dawn MP3 clip
2. The Walking Land
3. Dance of the Wolf
4. Across Time
5. Into the Sky
6. Chasing Daybreak
7. The Last Man Standing
8. The Saving Dream
9. Ghost Town
10. Return to Big Sky
11. Red Earth
PLAYING TIME 58:29 CD PRICE $13.00
PRAIRIE RUNNER BY JEFF BALL
Jeff Ball straddles two worlds: Anglo-American civilization and that of the Native American cultures which lie close to his heart. Regarded as one of the great virtuosos of the Native American flute and, more recently, a 2001 Native American Music Awards winner, Ball has long desired to bring the two worlds together in harmony. Blending solo flute, gentle new age instrumentation and Native American spoken word/chants, Ball bridges two dissimilar forms of music. Of particular interest is the song "Fly Like An Eagle," which features the cool, soulful vocals of award-winning trio Walela.
1. Black Hills Stomp Jeff Ball, Barry McLeod Jeff Ball (3:09) MP3 clip
2. Prairie Runner Jeff Ball, Sennen Quigley Jeff Ball (5:49) MP3 clip
3. Red and Blue Jeff Ball, Sennen Quigley Jeff Ball (4:42)
4. Eye of the Storm Jeff Ball, Sennen Quigley Jeff Ball (5:34)
5. Awakening Jeff Ball, Sennen Quigley Jeff Ball (5:30)
6. Lost Jeff Ball, Barry McLeod Jeff Ball (4:25)
7. Fly Like an Eagle Steve Miller, Jeff Ball, Randy Ball Jeff Ball (5:12)
8. White Man's Moccasins Jeff Ball, Randy Ball Jeff Ball (4:39)
9. Journey Jeff Ball, Randy Ball, Sennen Quigley Jeff Ball (4:17)
10. Burn Jeff Ball, Barry McLeod Jeff Ball (9:16)
CD PRICE $13.00 PLAYING TIME 52:40
RETURN TO BALANCE BY JEFF BALL
Return To Balance-A Climber's Journey, is a deeply stirring, visual & emotional experience, combining the rare talents of world-renown rock climber, Ron Kauk, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sterling Johnson, & the musically gifted Jeff Ball Ensemble. Filmed in Yosemite with music of the Native American cedar flute of Jeff Ball.
1. Red and Blue 4:42 MP3 clip
2. Dog Days of Summer 4:48 MP3 clip
3. Cedar Moon 5:05
4. Winter Without You 3:58
5. Moment of Silence 4:22
6. Pure 5:15
7. Prairie Runner 5:48
8. Flight of the Blue Raven 4:20
9. November 5:16
10. Though the Eyes of Innocence 4:22
11. Call of the Wild 4:22
PLAYING TIME 52:50 CD PRICE $13.00
REVERENCE BY JEFF BALL
Jeff Ball continues to push the boundaries of American Indian cedar flute music with this latest release. REVERENCE is truly a compelling piece of work in which the Native American flute is artfully blended with a variety of both modern and traditional instruments. This album captures the emotions of love, hope and playfulness while taking the listener on an enchanting musical journey. Ball is joined by guest artists like Douglas Spotted Eagle and Mike Rose of the Cedar Tree Singers.
1. Out of the Darkness
2. Flying Dreams; MP3 clip
3. Southern Sun; MP3 clip
4. Glimpse of a Past
5. Take it as it Comes
6. Free to Climb
7. Dog Days of Summer
8. No Good-byes
9. Rockport
10. Flight of the Blue Raven
CD PRICE $13.00 PLAYING TIME 53:05
Secrets of a Crow by Jeff Ball
The award winning Jeff Ball Band continues to explore the boundaries of the Native American flute on their new album, Secrets of a Crow. Jeff plays the flute in a traditional style amid a tapestry of other instruments including guitar, percussion, bass guitar & strings.
1. River's Run 4:26
2. No Excuses 4:05
3. Nevermore 3:39
4. Secrets of a Crow 4:26
5. Wishing Aloud 4:10
6. Stories Untold 4:06
7. Berned 4:01
8. Timeless Traveler 3:36
9. Hand of Hope 3:28
10. World Keeps Moving 5:20
11. Out of the Darkness (Live from Zion Canyon) 7:01
Award winning flute player Jeff Ball continues to explore the boundaries of the Native American Flute on his new album, The Shape of Light, along with guest artists Arvel Bird & Peter Phippen. Jeff plays the flute in a traditional style amid a tapestry of other instruments including cello, violin, piano & acoustic guitar; all of which are joined by an instrument new to the percussive family called a Hang. This is Jeff's seventh album & is not to be missed.
1. Finding Promise Jeff Ball 06:07 MP3 clip
2. Metta Prayer Jeff Ball 05:09 MP3 clip
3. Escape of the Medicine Man Jeff Ball 10:24
4. The Shape of Light Jeff Ball 05:28
5. Tranquility Jeff Ball 02:08
6. Getting There Jeff Ball 09:42
7. Ancestors in Daguerreotype Jeff Ball 06:39
8. Never Alone Jeff Ball 02:59
9. In Buffalo Skin Jeff Ball 05:50
10. Drawing In Embers Jeff Ball 05:46
PLAYING TIME 60:18 CD PRICE $14.00
WIND TAMER BY JEFF BALL
Jeff clearly demonstrates his incredible mastery of the Native American flute. The opening and closing tracks are by the Cedar Tree Singers. Also featured - spoken word tracks enhanced with music.
1. Pow Wow Introduction 2:52 MP3 clip
2. Zuni Sunrise 2:21 MP3 clip
3. East 1:45
4. Touching Quiet 3:01
5. The Again 2:41
6. South 1:11
7. Dragonfly 2:41
8. Red Shoes 2:11
9. Secret Canyon 3:35
10. West 1:26
11. Chinook 3:16
12. Rain 2:28
13. No Good-Byes 2:41
14. Frybread Shuffle 3:58
15. Amazing Grace 2:26
16. North 1:51
17. Wisdom 3:33
18. Broad Street 5:39
Natural and moving, Jeff Ball's latest work, CEDAR MOON, captures the sacred essence of the Native American flute. Complemented by piano, guitar, keyboards and vocals, Ball's flute mixes with contemporary sounds creating a unique landscape of smooth, jazzy music. Though influenced by flutists like Douglas Spotted Eagle and R. Carlos Nakai, Ball has developed his own original sound, which garnered him a Native American Music Award nomination in 1998. CEDAR MOON is an amazing album sure to take Native American flute music in new directions.
The desert southwest as seen through the eyes of a musical interloper. Ghost Town is the music of the roadways, people, & the land between the tourist destinations & vacation spots...this the west - through the eyes of a musical traveler. Ghost Town features Jeff Ball (American Indian Flute), Ted Natale (Hang Drum, Drum Kit, Percussion), Randy Ball (Bass Guitar, Percussion), John Natale (Lead/Rhythm Guitar). Guest Artists include Robert Mirabal, Shelley Morningsong, & Lowery Begay.
Jeff Ball straddles two worlds: Anglo-American civilization and that of the Native American cultures which lie close to his heart. Regarded as one of the great virtuosos of the Native American flute and, more recently, a 2001 Native American Music Awards winner, Ball has long desired to bring the two worlds together in harmony. Blending solo flute, gentle new age instrumentation and Native American spoken word/chants, Ball bridges two dissimilar forms of music. Of particular interest is the song "Fly Like An Eagle," which features the cool, soulful vocals of award-winning trio Walela.
Return To Balance-A Climber's Journey, is a deeply stirring, visual & emotional experience, combining the rare talents of world-renown rock climber, Ron Kauk, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sterling Johnson, & the musically gifted Jeff Ball Ensemble. Filmed in Yosemite with music of the Native American cedar flute of Jeff Ball.
Jeff Ball continues to push the boundaries of American Indian cedar flute music with this latest release. REVERENCE is truly a compelling piece of work in which the Native American flute is artfully blended with a variety of both modern and traditional instruments. This album captures the emotions of love, hope and playfulness while taking the listener on an enchanting musical journey. Ball is joined by guest artists like Douglas Spotted Eagle and Mike Rose of the Cedar Tree Singers.
The award winning Jeff Ball Band continues to explore the boundaries of the Native American flute on their new album, Secrets of a Crow. Jeff plays the flute in a traditional style amid a tapestry of other instruments including guitar, percussion, bass guitar & strings.
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Award winning flute player Jeff Ball continues to explore the boundaries of the Native American Flute on his new album, The Shape of Light, along with guest artists Arvel Bird & Peter Phippen. Jeff plays the flute in a traditional style amid a tapestry of other instruments including cello, violin, piano & acoustic guitar; all of which are joined by an instrument new to the percussive family called a Hang. This is Jeff's seventh album & is not to be missed.
Jeff clearly demonstrates his incredible mastery of the Native American flute. The opening and closing tracks are by the Cedar Tree Singers. Also featured - spoken word tracks enhanced with music.
