Origin Records Reviews

Steve Million - Remembering The Way Home
by Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

After plenty of time spent in small-group formats (including the short-lived Monk's Dream trio with piano and organ together), Chicago pianist Steve Million took the opportunity to make his first solo piano recording. Interestingly, instead of his ... read more

Clay Giberson - Upper Road
by Marty Hughley, The Oregonian

Best of 2002: Top of the Portland pop 01/03/03

"Upper Road," Clay Giberson (Origin Records): A young jazz pianist who plays in Dan Balmer's Go By Train trio, Giberson's previous solo album, "Mirador," was a strong straight-ahead set. Here, ... read more

John Stowell - Solitary Tales
by Ric Bang, The Davis Enterprise

Guitarist John Stowell lives and works in and around Portland, Ore. He may not be well known to the general public, but he's a "musician's musician" to name guitarists and those who know the music world well. Stowell also is a famous clinician who ... read more

Thomas Marriott - Both Sides of the Fence
by Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Thomas Marriott's second recording is a thoroughly impressive affair, recorded over two studio sessions a few months apart. With a band including pianist Marc Seales, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop, the leader kicks off the disc with ... read more

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - Sacred Music Of Duke Ellington
by Reuben Jackson, Ellingtonia

Like another internationally celebrated Washingtonian, vocalist Marvin Gaye, Duke Ellington's overt declarations of faith were composed, recorded and performed toward the end of his career. By 1965, when Ellington's First Sacred Concert was ... read more

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