PASSIN THRU RECORDS

A finely crafted synthesis of spoken-word monologues and unaccompanied saxophone - Scott Hreha. "This is one of the sharpest and most cleverly written one man plays I have ever heard" - Alternate...

Expect tossing, blaring, enthusiastic arrangements, poised between song and pure energy. The band includes: Duane Eubanks, Baikida Carroll, Peck Allmond - trumpet, Winston Byrd - trumpet/flugelhorn,...

Eight original compositions by Oliver Lake are performed by his organ quartet with style, spirit and zeal. The album features some of the best young talented musicians in the New York area: brilliant...

With an all-star quintet, including piano great Geri Allen and vibes wizard Jay Hoggard, this CD offers exciting jazz, evocative ballads, grooving blues and the amazing saxophone playing of Oliver...

What I Heard is the third CD of the Oliver Lake group with hammond organ. The first was a trio CD followed by a quartet and now the second organ quartet cd by Oliver Lake. This cd contains all...

The late great composer/multi-reedist Dr. Makanda Ken McIntyre's musical visions combined Jazz, Caribbean, African and contemporary influences. In the Wind showcases his virtuosity on flutes,...

Passin' Thru Records presents the Oliver Lake Steel Quartet's Have Yourself a Merry..., an ideal gift to give that jazz lover for the holiday. Recorded on July 17/18, 2001 at Seltzer Sound NYC with...

Oliver Lake's String Project combines this masterful alto player with a contingent of string virtuosi and other guest artists in a program that also showcases his compositional talents. The title...

Playing deeply grooved Caribbean-flavored jazz, world-renowned alto/soprano saxophonist Oliver Lake's Steel Quartet is powered by the amazing Lyndon Achee on steel pan, electric bassist Reggie...

Freddy Washington Jr.. is a mainstay of the St. Louis scene and a mentor to the likes of Oliver Lake and pianist John Hicks. Washington composed two originals ("Lilac 1" and "Sing Song") for this...

Dogon Revisited (in honor of Julius Hemphill's Dogon AD) is saxophonist Salim Washington's newest recording. Salim Washington's music is lyrical and pointedly understated, but uses it's power as an...

Williams' fourth recording as a leader is his first featuring solely original music. The Bard College and Juilliard Jazz professor has graced the horn sections of The World Saxophone Quartet, as well...