A Distant Land is Rich Halley’s new recording, featuring his quartet with trombonist Michael Vlatkovich, bassist Andrew Jones, and drummer Carson Halley.  Recorded in Portland in July 2025, A Distant Land is the eighth release by the Rich Halley 4. It features five incisive new Halley compositions plus three spontaneous improvisations that together showcase the power, depth and intuitive interaction.

Rich Halley has released 27 recordings as a leader. A Distant Land follows Halley’s critically acclaimed recordings Fire Within and The Shape of Things (with Matthew Shipp), Dusk and Dawn, The Outlier and Crossing the Passes.

“One of the major tenor saxophonists of our time.” – Tom Hull, tomhull.com

“Heartland American jazz of the very highest order.”   – Brian Morton, Point of Departure

“Oregon-based saxophonist Rich Halley has been turning out smart, brawny music for a couple of decades.” – James Hale, DownBeat