Of all the ways that Tim Hall serves the Boston arts community – as a musician, poet, and educator – perhaps no title sums up his presence better than “facilitator.” 

He’s the session musician laying a soulful foundation for his peers’ recordings; he’s the saxophonist cushioning the rebellious bars of STL GLD; he’s the encouraging assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, guiding students towards purposeful futures in the music industry. Sometimes, he’s all of those things at once, interweaving his warmth, storytelling chops, and sense of rhythm into spoken word performances.

Each iteration of Hall offers a window into his self-professed role of resilience builder: “someone who enhances the environment around them, and thrives in the supportive role,” he explains. 

Raised in Detroit in a home where music always “set the mood,” Hall picked up the saxophone at age 10, gleaning grooves from artists like Kirk Whalum, John Coltrane, Braxton Cook, and Terrace Martin. As an adult, his journey brought him to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he currently uplifts the city’s arts scene from all angles. Known for his inviting blend of jazz, neo-soul, and hip-hop, Hall has become a central component of countless artists’ recordings, lending his flair to everyone from Boston titans STL GLD (which Hall joined officially in 2019) to acts like velvety R&B singer Miranda Rae and evocative emcee and songwriter Cliff Notez.

As a soloist, Hall released his debut spoken word project Colors of My Soul in 2016, followed by the 2022 EP Trust the Process, an extension of his poetry book of the same name. Hall’s welcoming and tender words reveal his lived experiences, mapping the nuances of Blackness, masculinity, and life’s many beauties. Underscored by his saxophone performances, Hall’s layered artistry has brought him to the stages at Boston Calling, Boston's HubWeek, the Museum of Fine Arts, the New Orleans Museum of Arts, and BAMSFest.