Following last year's "Hymn," which featured the Seattle bassist in an intimate trio with saxophonist Todd DelGiudice and pianist Geoff Keezer, Hamar hits here with an open-ended, double saxophone... more

For his maiden release on Origin, Northwest bassist Jon Hamar eschews the traditional piano trio format to explore the textural, dynamic and melodic possibilities of a decidedly unconventional... more

A solo bass CD! Now there's an idea!Jon Hamar presents an upright acoustic bass collection of 'mostly' solo recording: Jazz meets original bluegrass with arco bowing, a beautiful sound and tone.... more

With an eclectic mix of nine originals and one thoroughly re-envisioned standard, saxophonist and multi-reedist Todd DelGiudice presents an inspired set for his first recording on OA2 Records. Joined... more

Seattle-based Richard Cole's Inner Mission further solidifies his position among the important voices on the tenor saxophone. Once again utilizing the talents of long time-friend and trumpet giant,... 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