Origin Records Reviews

Bobby Broom - Bobby Broom Plays for Monk
by Nick Bewsey, ICON Magazine

Chicago-based guitarist Bobby Broom, a dynamic solo artist (The Way I Play: Live in Chicago) and member of Sonny Rollins' band since 2005, sets his sights on ten of Thelonious Monk's most frequently covered tunes on what should be a career-changing ... read more

John Moulder - Trinity
by Jim Santella, Cadence, December 2006

John Moulder fills \"Trinity\" with a program of originals that blend contemporary grooves with tradition. His guitar lights fires along the way, as he shares solo space with various guests. Moulder enjoys Smooth Jazz as much as Free Jazz and other ... read more

Hadley Caliman - Straight Ahead
by Jeff Krow, Audophile Audition

When we reviewed Hadley Caliman's return to the leadership role on Gratitude, back in 2008, we welcomed back a long-neglected artist, who had settled in Seattle, content to play in local Northwest settings. Gratitude opened some eyes ... read more

Joe Locke/Geoffrey Keezer Band - Live in Seattle
by Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition

Vibraphonist Joe Locke and keyboardist Geoff Keezer have had three recorded collaborations - the first two were released in Japan only on a different label. Their latest CD was recorded live at the 2005 Ballard Jazz Festival and is a real gem. ... read more

Deardorf/Peterson Group - Portal
by Paul deBarros, Seattle Times

Bassist Chuck Deardorf has been a yeoman on the Seattle jazz scene for more than 25 years. His muscular sound and Gibraltar-like time have been heard locally behind everyone from Abbey Lincoln and Chet Baker to Art Farmer and Mark Murphy. After ... read more

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