Origin Records Reviews

McNeely / Sill / Spencer - Boneyard
by Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

An excellent trio session from pianist Jim McNeely, bassist Kelly Sill, and drummer Joel Spencer. The Chicago-based trio has been collaborating in various forms for years, and the tightness of the ensemble is apparent in the interplay between ... read more

Hadley Caliman - Gratitude
by John Barron, All About Jazz.com

Legendary west coast saxophonist Hadley Caliman made his mark by touring and recording with the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson and Santana. For Gratitude, his first recording as a leader in three decades, Caliman is joined ... read more

Lynn Bush with New Stories - Still Life
by Mark Fefer, Seattle Weekly

Sometimes I think it's me. Maybe I have a "problem" with female singers. Or maybe jazz really is dead and that's why Krall and Karrin and Monheit bore me to madness with their tiresome twittery standards. And then I hear someone like Lynn Bush and ... read more

Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra - Refractions
by C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

Öa lush cinematic soundscapeÖ

Kim Richmond is a Left Coast saxophonist and arranger who has won his bread performing in pop-oriented settings. Well respected and sought after, Richmond has made several recordings as a leader. On Refractions, ... read more

Ben Thomas - TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA
by John Henry, Audiophile Audition

Ten tracks here are originals by Thomas and several of them have to do with animals. Eric Likkel is credited with the 11th track. Donít let the album title throw you - itís not indicative of a far-out loft jazz trip but simply the medical term for ... read more

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