ORIGIN RECORDS

Long an inside secret in his adopted Los Angeles, composer and pianist Geoff Stradling's debut on Origin explores a collection of diverse jazz styles, all held together by a strong personal identity...

With a 57-year history of performing together, going back to their 1954 meeting in their hometown of Chicago, the legendary saxophonist/trumpeter Ira Sullivan and vibist/pianist Stu Katz team...

(5% DISCOUNT THRU 6-22-12) Reassembling the stellar quintet from his classic 1978 recording "Free Fall" and his 2010 Origin release "Live at Sweet Rhythm," pianist and composer Richard Sussman honors...

When pianist/composer Richard Sussman's extraordinary debut album Free Fall was first released over 30 years ago, it quickly became a classic. The reunion of this incredible band, consisting of...

The second in producer Jonas Tauber's "Zurich Series" for Origin, "Prime Numbers" is a wholly improvised journey through nine original tunes, all based and inspired by prime numbers. Thoughts of an...

Originally a virtuoso classical cellist, Tauber took up the bass several years ago, quickly becoming a force in the West Coast free music scene. Relocating to Zurich in early 2004, he tours...

Saxophonist Mark Taylor and label mates RadioAction recorded this eight track session in Brooklyn in Jan. 2002. Opening with Monk's "Bye Ya," they serve notice that they are as entrenched in a modern...

Seattle saxophonist Mark Taylor reunites with an old friend, Los Angeles-based pianist Gary Fukashima, along with bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer Byron Vannoy for a creative and wide-ranging set of...

Saxophonist Hans Teuber and bassist Jeff Johnson began their musical association in 1990 when their paths intersected in Seattle. Both had recently arrived and they soon discovered the chemistry...

On "Lucky," saxophonist/composer Teuber displays a much different side than the well known work he did touring with singer Ani DeFranco over the last several years. With a fluid & feathery tone often...

Thomas' crisp and logical solos, technical alacrity and witty compositions have been a dependable pleasure - Paul de Barros, Seattle Times. Coming from a rich career as a jazz vibraphonist and...

Vibist Ben Thomas plays in a spirited, breezy manner on this CD featuring Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto in a duel attack to Thomas's nine compositions. It is an extremely well-played album...