Hal Galper Trio -][- AIREGIN REVISITED – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Composer, Hal Galper, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop, Origin Records, Pianist

“…the high level of integration and communication the trio displays is rare and quite thrilling to experience…”
– DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

Hal Galper Trio, AIREGIN REVISITED

Hal Galper Trio -][- AIREGIN REVISITED – [Origin Records, 2012]

Following up on what’s been called the veteran pianist’s finest recording to date, 2011’s “Trip the Light Fantastic,” Galper and his trio offer another exhilarating set of music, further defining the very personal “rubato” style of collective performance they’ve developed over the last six years.

From an intimate “Embraceable You,” to the closing, high-flying take of Sonny Rollins’ “Airegin,” Galper, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop, display a singular group aesthetic, fully grounded in the language of bop while always in pursuit of new possibilities.

Produced by Hal Galper, Jeff Johnson & John Bishop

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Jeff Johnson -][- SUITCASE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Bassist, Composer, Eric Eagle, Hans Teuber, Jeff Johnson, Origin Records, Steve Moore

Jeff Johnson, SUITCASE

Jeff Johnson -][- SUITCASE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

As a teen, bassist Jeff Johnson was inspired by Ernest Hemingway and his way of writing from experience, giving rich, human impressions of events surrounding him. Johnson uses that inspiration as a guide on Suitcase as a way to more vividly convey his life experiences through composition and storytelling.

Having forged a deeply creative improvisational partnership over the last twenty years with saxophonist Hans Teuber, his decision to team here with newer musical partners – pianist Steve Moore and drummer Eric Eagle – creates a lively balance of the well-known and less-known to assure there will always be more chapters to be written.

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Chad McCullough and Bram Weijters -][- URBAN NIGHTINGALE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Belgium, Bram Weijters, Chad McCullough, Composer, entertainment, John Bishop, Origin Records, Pianist, Piet Verbist, Seattle, trumpeter

“Full of lyricism and harmonic delight.” —Jazz Review

Chad McCullough and Bram Weijters, URBAN NIGHTINGALE

Chad McCullough and Bram Weijters -][- URBAN NIGHTINGALE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

Now with multiple tours of Belgium and the western U.S. under their belts, Seattle-based trumpeter Chad McCullough and pianist Bram Weijters from Antwerp present their second recording of modern, lyrical originals.

With bassist Piet Verbist and drummer John Bishop, the quartet creates a perpetually unhurried environment where melodies can unfurl over harmonically compelling compositions. Bram displays a Brad Mehldau-like touch on his Buildings in a Dark City, and McCullough’s burnished flugelhorn searches on Nightingale.

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Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Ada Rovatti, Andy Narell, Bill Anschell, Composer, Ernie Watts, Guitarist, Jaiman Crunk, John Patitucci, Kenneth Nash. Ron Carter, Origin Records, Randy Brecker, Take 6, Wallace Roney

Jaiman Crunk, ENCOUNTERS

Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

It’s been awhile since I reviewed any new music; although it’s been a challenging experience it was beginning to be more like work then enjoyment. With that said, on my return, I’m pleased to share with you a new artist named Jaiman Crunk. He’s a guitarist/composer who emerges on the music scene with the blossoming fruits of his latest endeavor simply titled “ENCOUNTERS” his debt on Origin Records.

Pharez Whitted -][- FOR THE PEOPLE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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African American, Chicago, Origin Records, Pharez Whitted, trumpeter

“Few have managed to channel (Hubbard) as effectively as Pharez Whitted, who honors the late giant with his combination of intensity and technique, spank and sparkle, and that hot-cider tone.” —Chicago Examiner

Pharez Whitted, FOR THE PEOPLE

Pharez Whitted -][- FOR THE PEOPLE – [Origin Records, 2012] –

After a long hiatus from recording, Chicago trumpeter Pharez Whitted returned in 2010 with his critically acclaimed Transient Journey, and now, with another set of crackling originals. Though deeply rooted in the tradition of Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan and Dizzy, Pharez looks only forward with a thoroughly vital sound and modern compositional approach.

With his superb sextet, including guitarist Bobby Broom, saxophonist Eddie Bayard and pianist Ron Perrillo, Pharez further establishes his position as one of the top trumpet voices of his generation. -[Product Description | Amazon]-

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Jessica Williams -][- SONGS OF EARTH – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Arranger, Composer, Jessica Williams, Origin Arts.com, Origin Records, Pianist

It wasn’t until recently had the honor to listen too pianist Jessica Williams play for the first time. With that said, her latest recording “SONG OF EARTH” is simply stunning accomplishment for her. In fact, I have a tendency of shying away from solo recordings but I’m reminded with this lovely offering by Williams of the importance of artists recording solo projects. Moreover, I’m still in awe by the fluidity of her compositions, ambient tone and commanding yet graceful dexterity that’s absolutely unparalleled. Maybe it’s because the songs selected for this album where from “live performances” at The Triple Door, Seattle, WA? Perhaps it really doesn’t matter if it’s live or studio, Jessica Williams has more then enough music to get acquainted with. In the meantime, I do challenge listeners to become familiar with the composers warm, complex and distinct voice. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Jessica Williams, SONGS OF EARTH

Jessica Williams -][- SONGS OF EARTH –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012] –

Refusing to declare itself of any genre, Jessica Williams‘ new collection of solo piano works was mostly composed on the spot over several performances at Seattle’s Triple Door. The collection formed itself through Williams’ countless listenings of the raw recordings with the separate pieces becoming a single story in her mind.

It’s a novel written in public and the theme, while oceanic in scope, is musically subtle as the intention of it did not exist during its performance. Containing very few pre-rehearsed lines – a stellar rendition of John Coltrane’s “To Be” and sketches of two original works – it exists only for the symphonic nature of the solo piano. -[Origin Records]-

Recorded on a Steinway Model ?D? Grand Piano Selections chosen from live solo performances, 2009-2011 at The Triple Door, Seattle, WA

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Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Bass, Drums, Earshot Jazz Festival, Essiet Essiet, Mark Taylor, Matt Jorgensen, Origin Arts, Origin Records, Orrin Evans, Piano, Saxophone, Seattle, Thomas Marriot, Trumpet, Tula’s Jazz Club

Human Spirit, DIALOGUE

Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

At a glance, this project has eight pliable originals plus the contributors has fourteen albums among them as leaders and sidemen. Human Spirit is the title from a previous album by trumpeter/composer Thomas Marriot, along with his cohorts Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen serve up an engaging brew of bop-influenced modern jazz also features two guest performers Orrin Evans and Essiet Essiet round out the quintet on their latest “Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival” (Dialogue) was recorded two-night engagement at Tula’s Jazz Club in Seattle, WA is currently available on the creative, innovative and eclectic Origin Records.

Todd Bishop GROUP -][- LITTLE PLAYED LITTLE BIRD – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Bill Athens, Drummer, Origin Arts, Origin Records, Ornette Coleman, Richard Cole, Tim Willcox, Todd Bishop, Weber Iago

Todd Bishop Group, LITTLE PLAYED LITTLE BIRD

Todd Bishop GROUP -][- LITTLE PLAYED LITTLE BIRD –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012] –

“Freewheeling and solid.” —C. MICHAEL BAILEY, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

All About Jazz referred to Todd Bishop’s Serge Gainsbourg tribute, “69 Annee Erotique,” as “…beautiful decadence, brilliant and bright.” Here, he features a set of rarely heard gems from Ornette Coleman’s catalog on his latest in a series paying respect to some of the music world’s more iconic and intriguing figures.

In this free-spirited session, they cover compositions such as “Friends And Neighbors,” “Comme Il Faut,” “Country Town Blues,” along with a beautifully unraveling, and unavoidable, take of the classic “Lonely Woman,” drummer Bishop is joined by the brilliant Brazilian pianist Weber Iago, bassist Bill Athens, and a frontline of Richard Cole and Tim Willcox, each playing multiple woodwinds except the alto saxophone. -[Origin Arts]-

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Amit Friedman Sextet -][- SUNRISE – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Amazon.com, Amir Bresler, Amit Friedman, Amos Hoffman, Arranger, Composer, Flute, Gilad Abro, Omir Mor, Origin Records, Rony Iwryn, Saxophonist, Two for The Show Media

Amit Friedman Sextet

Amit Friedman Sextet -][- SUNRISE –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

Amid the many embolden figures that emerge from within the expansive landscape of music, I’m more often excited to hear new, diverse and palatable voices make his or her debut recording. At this time, the post-millennial adventures of Middle Eastern sounds mingles with astute jazz voicing’s and drifts upon the Eastern shores of America by multifaceted saxophonist Amit Friedman is inventive, energetic and organically fresh debut titled “SUNRISE” on Origin Records.

Richard Sussman Quintet -][- CONTINUUM – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Composer, Jeff Williams, Jerry Bergonzi, Mike Richmond, Origin Records, Pianist, Randy Brecker, Richard Sussman

Richard Sussman Quintet, CONTINUUM

Richard Sussman Quintet -][- CONTINUUM –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

Known for his proficiency as a musician, Richard Sussman is revered among his peers as an accomplished pianist, composer and arranger. On this occasion, he arrives with “CONTINUUM” his latest and long-awaited debut album on Origin Records. It’s evident from the onset, Sussman produce a tempting dish extracted from the womb of traditional jazz yet he skillfully unwinds this sinuous palette by sowing multifaceted harmonies and decisive threads of continuity to further establish his esteemed voice in the evolving chasm of modern jazz.