Origin Records Reviews

Tim Jensen - A Mind for the Scenery
by Adam Greenburg, All Music Guide

From Tim Jensen, a sax player roving between the two areas of influence of Detroit and the Northwest (Portland to be exact), comes this, his second album. It's an interesting set, largely of original compositions. The range covered on the album ... read more

Hal Galper - E Pluribus Unum
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz

Pianist Hal Galper began his journey into "rubato" playing early on in the new millennium, after a quite vibrant career in the mainstream, playing and recording with the likes of all-star alto saxophonists Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley, ... read more

John Moulder - Bifrost
by David Rickert, All About Jazz

It's probably inevitable that any review of any of John Moulder's recordings will mention that he is a Catholic priest. Not only is this an interesting dichotomy for most of us to reconcile—a century ago, people in Moulder's profession were calling ... read more

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band - The Jazz Spirit of Christmas
by Adam Greenburg, All Music Guide

Presumably taking advantage of some time off touring, Les DeMerle joins up with a small group for a jazz Christmas album. It's nightclub fare in general, with steady instrumental work from the crew and some solid vocals from Bonnie Eisele, DeMerle's ... read more

Bill Anschell - More to the Ear than Meets The Eye
by Jerome WIlson, Cadence, Oct-Nov 2007

Bill Anschell is one of those pianists who likes to toy mercilessly with a melody. He proves this right off the bat by taking apart "Night And Day" to the point where it's barely recognizable, though his rhythm section of Doug Miller and Jose ... read more

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