Origin Records Reviews

Dawn Clement - Break
by Peter Monaghan, Earshot Jazz

Nuance and soul are both earmarks of Dawn Clement’s Break (Origin Records) where the pianist is joined by a fine rhythm section of bassist Dean Johnson and drummer Matt Wilson. Clear, assured, nimble, and muscular articulation – in the ... read more

Kevin Deitz - Skylines
by Damian Erskine, Bass Musician Magazine

Portland's very own Kevin Deitz really shines here with the release of Skylines. Kevin has had a wealth of experience playing bass everywhere from touring Broadway productions to the stage with the likes of Mose allison, Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, ... read more

Deardorf/Peterson Group - For bassist Deardorf, a musical and personal Portal
by Paul de Barros, The 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

Doug Miller - Regeneration
by Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

Doug Miller, longtime point man for bass on the Origin label, takes his first turn as leader for an album with Regeneration, enlisting multi-instrumentalist Dave Peterson, horn player extraordinaire Jay "Bird" Thomas, and drummer Phil Parisot for ... read more

Jessica Williams - Billy's Theme
by Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal International

This CD was designed as a tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor, the veteran jazz pianist who has been playing for 65 years now and is counted by Ms Williams as a friend. He has also booked her to play at various prestigious events and, as she puts it, they ... read more

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