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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... more

Having performed together for 12 years, the musical and personal rapport between guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop has attained what Cadence magazine calls "an... more

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... more

Anchored by the astonishing vocals of singer/pianist Shawn Smith (Pigeonhed/Satchel), Brad's soulful rock sound is deeply rooted in Seattle's rock scene going back 19 years. Originating as a... more

Bassist Jeff Johnson's third solo release for Origin features his 14-year-old trio with saxophonist Hans Teuber and drummer Tad Britton, in a set of collective improvisations, originals, and takes on... more

Singer/composer Mark Quint takes elements of jazz, Brazilian, soul and R&B to craft his own style. Teaming with Brazilian guitarist Marco de Carvalho, former Ani DeFranco and Skerik's "Syncopanted... more

The quartet of Origin stablemates - Hans Teuber, Dave Peterson, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop - present a soothing, subtly swinging recording of holiday songs including arrangements of Coventry Carol,... more

While Carvalho is constantly reminiscent of the days of Gilberto's samba, he is never trying to emulate the sound entirely. It's his own take on the basic framework of samba... an outstanding example... more

A live recording with a noirish aesthetic, "Free" takes Jazz to a very deep place. Some musicians' work transcends music, exploring the underground river of emotions far at the back of imagination... more

Veteran acoustic & electric bassist Chuck Deardorf brings together a broad collection of musical friends to create an album full of spontaneous interaction, gritty grooves and melodic beauty. Along... more

Entering a rich new phase of his dynamic career, trumpeter Thomas Marriott opens a dialogue with saxophonist Hans Teuber and the rhythm section of Gary Versace, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop, on a set... more

2010 album from the singer/songwriter. See You on the Moon was produced, recorded and mixed by Tucker Martine, the Grammy nominated record producer, musician and composer who has worked with... more

After eight years of immersing herself in the vocal jazz tradition by studying with the best teachers and getting her tail wet onstage, Carrie Wicks gathers some of Seattle's finest for her debut... more

Sunn o))) is proud to present their 7th studio album, after 10 years of existence. Work that spanned a year and a half resulted in our most intense, mature and off-a-point-of-reference work to date.... more

Reflecting the lyrical eloquence and munificent flow for which bassist Jeff Johnson is so highly regarded, Tall Stranger is a collection of mostly originals and improvisations by Johnson's equally... more

Following-up on their critically acclaimed "Quiet Silence" (ORN #82401), Matt Jorgensen + 451 releases their third studio recording entitled "Hope," a collection of nine original compositions and... more

The second in a series of Origin compilation CDs, "Modern Jazz" reflects some of the best of Seattle's deep and rich jazz scene. From the refined, ensemble work on "Incompatibility" to the... more

Seattle's preeminent piano trio, New Stories (pianist Marc Seales, bassist Doug Miller and drummer John Bishop), is back with a tribute to their predecessors and inspirations. Included are... more

This is a live recording of the all-star Seattle quartet at their regular Tuesday night gig of 8 years. Features saxophonists Rick Mandyck and Hans Teuber, bassist Jeff Johnson, drummer John Bishop... more

Bassist Jeff Leonard (Tom Grant Band)& drummer John Bishop (Blue Sky)co-lead this Pacific NW contemporary jazz group.

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Piano/flute player presents Brazilian rhythms coupled w. contemporary harmonic idioms, high in energy & deep in feeling, inc. Variations such as samba, chorinho, baiao, frevo & seresta - features... more

For his third (and best!) Liquid City release as leader of his Seattle-based ensemble, Brazilian pianist and composer Jovino Santos Neto has created a collection of pieces dedicated to his hometown... more