A collage of inter-woven melodic lines and layered shifting harmonies and textures, played by two masters who have rejoined after many years; Thomas on trumpet and sax; Stowell on guitar - assembled... more

Bassist Doug Miller puts together a wide-ranging program of originals highlighting the multi-instrumental talents of his trio with saxophonist trumpeter Jay Thomas and guitarist/ pianist Dave... more

With their 3rd release, Sonando continues their unique approach to combining the elements of Afro-Cuban Music with modern jazz. Teaming with Bay Area percussionist/producer Michael Spiro, the octet... more

Since the mid-80s Marley's ghost has built a singular reputation among discerning roots music followers for it's multi-instrumental virtuosity, ultra-tight four part harmonies and animated live... more

Starting out six years ago exploring the classic hard-bop jazz sextet repertoire trombonist Amemiya's group evolved to one with a unified distinctive dynamic voice. All firmly rooted in Seattle's... more

The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra presents the recorded premiere of an important and remarkable new suite for large Jazz ensemble created by the legendary saxophonist and composer, Jimmy Heath.... more

This is the debut release of the award-winning Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), the Northwest's only permanent ensemble dedicated to the accurate and historically observant performance of the... more

Many Kenton alumni perform on disc one: a 1993 Kenton tribute concert recorded in Port Townsend, Washington. On disc two, Montreal's McGill University Jazz Orchestra I plays... more

Extraordinary large ensembles populated in large part by Kenton band alumni perform compositions written in honor of Stan as well as favorites from the man himself! Includes Lennie Niehaus' I... more

"New Orleans tenor sax sound meets classic big band! Old and modern charts by historic arranger, recorded live at Kelly's' Restaurant. This was first formation of Pony Boy All-Star Big Band, which... more