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Origin Records artist: Affinity Trio - New Outlook - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, New Outlook, from Affinity Trio and it's really cool. Opening with Onward, a solid bop Eric Jacobson on trumpet carves a strong melody. Joined by Pamela York…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing - Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 20, 2026), Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit, by Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing, and it's complex and intriguing. Opening with The Children…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Barry Greene - Giants - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Giants, from Barry Greene and it's killer. Opening with Lonnie Smith's, Backtrack, Barry Greene really picked a smart track with a solid blues base. Excellent guitar work…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Ben Patterson - Stretch - New Release Review
I jut had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stretch, from Ben Patterson and it's cooking. Opening with Unbridled, Ben Patterson on trombone leads off on this slamming adventure. Backed by Shawn Purcell on guitar, Harry…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Ben Thomas Tango Project - The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent (August 22, 2025) release, The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle, by Ben Thomas Tango Project and it's adventurous. Opening with The Promise of Morning, Ben Thomas…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Bobby Rozario - Healer - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Healer, by Bobby Rozario, and it's cool jazz rock with potent Latin influences. Opening with title track, Healer, Bobby Rozario opens with fluid guitar riffs underscored by…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Carl Schultz - The Road To Trantor - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Road To Trantor, by Carl Schultz and it's described as the soundtrack to a science fiction movie that only exists in his head. Opening with Journey,…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Charlie Ballantine - East By Midwest - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, East By Midwest, by Charlie Ballantine and it's great! Opening with Storyteller, a lush, instrumental ballad, Charlie Ballantine on guitar crafts a beautiful melody, saturated with reverb…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Chenxi Pan - This Very Moment - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, This Very Moment, from Chenxi Pan, and it's quite good. Opening with Hymn for the Spring, vocalist and composer, Chenxi Pan opens with a light and beautiful…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: David Weiss Sextet - Auteur - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Auteur, by David Weiss Sextet and it's quite good. Opening with original composition, Too Little Too Late, David Weiss on trumpet is hot on the street with…
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