Whether performing with the heaviest jazz luminaries or with his own bands, pianist Marc Seales' deeply lyrical and blues-based approach to modern jazz has helped define the sound of Jazz in the... more

Whether performing with the heaviest jazz luminaries or with his own bands, pianist Marc Seales' deeply lyrical and blues-based approach to modern jazz has defined the sound of Seattle's dynamic jazz... more

Continuing his very fertile relationship with the dynamic saxophone tandem of Mark Taylor and Rob Davis, Seattle-based drummer Steve Korn follows up on his two critically acclaimed recordings for... more

An impeccable rhythm section... - Jazz Times. The Grammy nominated, veteran Seattle trio hits again, this time with Ernie Watts on saxophone, who fits in beautifully on the trio's third CD as... more

Indeed a fine recording. - Ira Gitler. New Stories is the most esteemed piano trio in the unusually fertile Seattle jazz scene, equally prized for performances in their own name and for those many... more

Formerly from the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Seattle-based drummer creates a gentle and lyrical trio recording with pianist Marc Seales and his long-time rhythm section mate, bassist Jeff... more

From Stan Kenton to Dave Friesen to Tom Grant, Portland drummer Gary Hobbs combines a diverse and celebrated musical history with his love of the Spanish cajon on inspired new takes of "Fever,"... more

You can tell that Don and Pete were having fun when they made this CD, and the flavor lasts long after the first hearing. You'll savor it for a long time. - Jim Wilke, Jazz After Hours. Don Lanphere... more

Ben Black's voice is singularly gorgeous - Jazz Times. In Remembered Faces...," Black explores music from Japan, Brazil, Ireland and even America, with many of the songs exploring the continuing... more

An impeccable rhythm section... - Jazz Times. New York producer, trumpeter and publisher Don Sickler has long made it his business to document the works of underrated Jazz composers. With this CD,... 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

The master saxophonist, a sure-fire pleaser, seasoned from over 50 years of topflight performing and recording, is heard here with his band of 10 years, the Grammy-nominated New Stories trio (Marc... 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

Don Lanphere is one of the most important living saxophonists in jazz. - Tim Price, Saxophone Journal. With a recording career that spans more than 50 years, from New York's 52nd St. To Seattle,... more

Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is back with his follow up to last year's "Individuation," named one of the top 10 jazz releases of the year by Chicago's WBEZ radio. Featuring a stellar lineup of musicians... more