J Hatch spent his early professional years on the club scene on the East Coast of the United States and on the riverboats in New Orleans, honing his playing and writing skills while immersing himself in the traditions of blues and jazz music.
A versatile musician, Hatch is also a first-rate composer and arranger. He has created original compositions and arrangements for diverse musical venues, including big bands, small groups, solo artists, vocalists and choirs in the United States and Europe. Performances featuring his compositions and arrangements can be found on CD, Spotify and Youtube.
He now lives in Germany, where he continues to perform, arrange and give workshops.
38th Deutscher Rock & Pop Preis 2020, J Hatch earned multiple awards
From the Album "One Foot in the Groove"
1st Prize: Best Piano-interpret and Best Arrangement
3rd Prize: Best Country Song for his original song “Move You On”
From the Album “The Birmingham Sessions”
2nd Prize: Best Original Composition for “Lookin’ Cross My Pillow"
Composer/arranger:
Finalist: The Airmen of Note “Sammy Nestico Award” for big band composition.
((Über das Album "One Foot in the Groove") "Brillianz, Technik, Unterstatement und Gefühl stimmen und gefallen."Musiker MagazinGermany
J ist von Haus aus Schlagzeuger. Das merkt man auch seinem Klavierspiel deutlich an: rhytmisch immer fein und akkurat, immer im Groove und statt Gedudel stets ein geschmackvolles „Weniger ist mehr“.Peter ReimerGitarrist, Komponist, Autor
"Hatch was the arranger I wanted for "Brand New Woman." He is a clever writer and a fine pianist, a good friend and a jewel among musicians. "Jane Drakevocalist Atlanta, Georgia
"It is always a real treat to accompany J’s piano playing. He is one of the few that really gets it."Ray BrassfieldBassist Corvallis, Oregon