A NOTE ABOUT THE RECORDINGS Below:

Since many fans purchase CD selections and albums from iTunes and like download programs, they are not provided with the CD liner notes, personnel list, credits and inside graphics. Therefore I have decided to make these available.

 

Live cover

This is the first live performance recording of the 6-piece Kim Richmond Ensemble. It represents a sampling of the group’s improvisational work with a mixture of originals and standards. This is Richmond’s third CD release on the Origin Arts label, his eighth recording to date.
On trumpet is improvisational virtuoso (and excellent composer/arranger) John Daversa. The inventive Joey Sellers returns to the group on trombone. Multi-talented Kristin Korb (you should hear her sing!) is on bass, and powerhouse Erik Klass on drums. The piano chores are shared by long-time pianist with the group Rich Eames and the young and up-coming jazz talent Brian Friedland.
You will enjoy and be inspired by the creations and spontaneous events of the “live” version of the Ensemble at one of the première jazz venues in Los Angeles.

Liner notes/credits
Released by the Origin Arts label
Personnel:
  • Kim Richmond, alto/soprano saxophones
  • John Daversa, trumpet
  • Joey Sellers, trombone
  • Rich Eames or Brian Friedland, piano
  • Kristin Korb, bass
  • Erik Klass, drums
    		•

    Selections:
    1. You Don't Know What Love            
    2. Invitation                           
    3. Seagate1                                   
    4. Peacocks
    5. FuzzyWuzzy
    6. Never Let Me Go
    7. In Fine Line
    can be ordered online at

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    Spiegl Music, or
    Origin Arts

    This, the third recording under the dual leadership of trumpeter Clay Jenkins and altoist Kim Richmond, represents an evolvement and a branching out. The title is "CrossWeave" and presents cutting-edge bebop-tinged jazz. The sidemen are among the best of New York improvisationalists, evidence of Clay's present link with the East Coast. Though he still works often in Los Angeles and other parts of the country, Clay is now on the jazz faculty at Eastman School of Music. Kim continues to work in and out of Los Angeles.

    Rich Perry is one of the most creative tenor players in New York City and is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. Harold Danko, bassist Jeff Campbell and drummer Rich Thompson are in high demand individually and collectively as the Eastman Faculty Jazz Trio. Harold is known for his work with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Chet Baker, and Lee Konitz as well as his own quartet recordings with Rich Perry. Jeff Campbell has worked with Marian McPartland, Harold Jones, Reggie Thomas, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, etc. Rich Thompson has performed and recorded with The Count Basie Orchestra, James Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, the RPO, and many others.
    Released by the Origin Arts label

    Liner notes/credits
    Personnel:
  • Clay Jenkins, trumpet
  • Kim Richmond, alto saxophone
  • Rich Perry, tenor saxophone
  • Harold Danko, piano
  • Jeff Campbell, bass
  • Rich Thompson, drums
    		•  Selections:
    1. Troubleshooter (Richmond)
    2. Always With You (Jenkins)
    3. Touch of Your Lips (Ray Noble)
    4. Love is Kind (Jenkins)
    5. CrossWeave (Richmond)
    6. Common Denominator (Richmond)
    7. Beachwood (Richmond)
    8. If You Could See Me Now (Dameron)
    9. Groovin' High (Gillespie)
    can be ordered online at
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    Spiegl Music, or
    Origin Arts

    Refractions cover
    This is the second and latest CD by the Kim Richmond's large ensemble. The album is titled "Refractions," by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra, a 24-piece showcase for Kim's writing and soloing abilities. The Orchestra is characterized by symphonic colors and textures over a free swinging (and sometimes free-form) jazz base. Released by the Origin Arts label
    Personnel:
  • Conductor/Leader/arranger/alto & soprano saxophones: Kim Richmond
  • Woodwinds: Jeff Driskill (alto, soprano, flute), Phil Feather (alto, flute, oboe), Glen Berger (tenor, flute, clarinet), John Yoakim (tenor, flute, clarinet, English horn), Bob Carr (bari, bass clar, bassoon)
  • Trumpets: Mike McGuffey, Ron King, Steve Huffsteter, Clay Jenkins,
  • French horns: John Dickson, Paul Loredo or Jean Marinelli
  • Trombones: Bruce Fowler, Joey Sellers or Bill tole, George McMullen, Morris Repass
  • Tuba: Bill Roper
  • Rhythm: Tom Hynes (gtr), Rich Eames (pno), Trey Henry & Ken Wild (basses), Ralph Razze (drs), Dave Johnson and Brad Dutz (perc.), and Bob Florence (guest solo piano)
    • Selections:
    1. Continued Obscurity (Richmond)
    2. Precious Promises (Richmond) (This is the selection nominated for a Grammy Award)
    3. Fantasy on You Must Believe in Spring (LeGrand)
    4. Variations (Richmond)
    5. Franz (Richmond)
    6. Stella by Starlight (Young)
    7. 3 Refractions (Richmond)
    8. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
    9. America the Beautiful (arr: Mike Crotty/Richmond)
    can be ordered online at

    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music, or
    Origin Arts

    This first SOLO recording (as opposed to Ensemble) by KIM RICHMOND, "Ballads" is a jazz collection of 17 tracks (not all slow)--16 standards that are some of Kim's favorites, and 1 original, on the Chase Music Group label.
    Liner notes/credits
    Personnel:
  • Kim Richmond - alto and soprano saxophones
  • Reggie Thomas - piano,
  • Trey Henry - bass
  • Joe La Barbera - drums
    Some tracks include and feature
  • Clay Jenkins (trumpet),
  • Bill Perkins - baritone saxophone
  • Vinny Golia or Bob Carr (baritone saxophones)
  • Brad Dutz (percussion).
    		• Selections:
    1. Never Let Me Go
    2. Young & Foolish
    3. I Wish I Knew
    4. Lazy Afternoon
    5. Street of Dreams
    6. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life
    7. Darn That Dream
    8. I'm a Fool to Want You
    9. Charlene Waltz (Richmond)
    10. In a Sentimental Mood (Ellington)
    11. A Flower is a Lovesome Thing (Strayhorn)
    12. Misty Rainbow (Steve Allen)
    13. The Masquerade is Over
    14. What'll I Do
    15. Everything Must Change
    16. Just One More Chance
    17. Young At Heart
    can be ordered online at

    CD Baby,
    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music



    The second CD of the KIM RICHMOND/CLAY JENKINS ENSEMBLE, "Look At The Time," on the Chase Music Group label.
    Personnel:
  • Kim Richmond - alto and soprano saxophones
  • Clay Jenkins - trumpet
  • Bill Perkins - tenor and bari saxes
  • Dave Scott - piano
  • Trey Henry - bass
  • Joe LaBarbera - drums
    		•  Selections:
    1. Look At The Time (Jenkins)
    2. Said and Done (Jenkins)
    3. Expectations (Henry)
    4. You Stepped Out of a Dream (arr: Richmond)
    5. Inner Self (Richmond)
    6. Tracks (Richmond)
    7. Smoke Free (Scott)
    8. Kelley Belle (Jenkins)
    9. Scamper Shift (Richmond)
    10. Woody'n You (arr: Richmond)

    can be ordered online at

    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music


    The first CD of the KIM RICHMOND/CLAY JENKINS ENSEMBLE, titled "Range" co-led with trumpeter and tour partner Clay Jenkins, was released on Nine Winds during Summer of 1995.
    Liner notes/credits
    Personnel:
  • Kim Richmond - alto and soprano saxophones
  • Clay Jenkins - trumpet
  • Joey Sellers - trombone
  • Dave Scott - piano
  • Trey Henry - bass
  • Joe LaBarbera - drums
    		•  Selections:
    1. Data Bank (Richmond)
    2. Range (Richmond
    3. Rails (Richmond)
    4. 900 Heartbeats (Jenkins)
    5. You Don't Know What Love Is (arr: Richmond)
    6. 47 Ways (Jenkins)
    7. Corrective Measures (Richmond)
    8. Soon (arr: Richmond

    can be ordered online at

    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music

    Released on Sea Breeze Records in February 1993 was the first CD, titled "Passages", of the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra, a 23-piece showcase for Kim's writing and soloing abilities. The Orchestra is characterized by symphonic colors and textures over a free swinging (and sometimes free-form) jazz base.
    Liner notes/credits
    Personnel:
  • Woodwinds: Sal Lozano, Phil Feather, Glen Berger, John Yoakim or John Mitchell, Bob Carr
  • Trumpets: Wayne Bergeron, Ron King, Clay Jenkins, Dave Scott
  • French horns: John Dickson, Suzette Moriority
  • Trombones: Rick Culver, Charlie Morillas, George McMullen, Morris Repass
  • Tuba: Bill Roper
  • Rhythm: Tom Hynes (gtr), Bill Cunliffe (pno), Trey Henry (bass), Ralph Razze (drs), Dave Johnson and Mike Turner (perc.)
    • Selections:
    1. Passages (Richmond)
    2. Old Acquaintances (Richmond)
    3. Love Walked In
    4. Passacaglia/My Funny Valentine
    5. Melon Bells (Richmond)
    6. Street of Dreams
    7. Soft Feelings (Richmond)
    8. Chic-a-Brac (Richmond)
    9. Image and Likeness (Richmond)
    10. Indian Summer
    11. Nardis
    can be ordered online at

    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music
    The improvisational Kim Richmond Ensemble is showcased on the critically acclaimed Nine Winds Records/USA Music album release "Looking In Looking Out"
    Liner Notes/Credits
    Personnel:
  • Kim Richmond, alto saxophone/EWI
  • Mike Fahn, valve trombone
  • John Gross, tenor saxophone/flute
  • Tad Weed, piano
  • Ken Filiano, bass
  • Billy Mintz, drums
    		•  Selections:
    1. Trains (Richmond)
    2. Franz (Richmond)
    3. Specifico Americano (Richmond)
    4. Nardis
    5. Solar
    6. Duo/Brain Trouble (Richmond
    7. I Thought About You
    8. Continued Obscurity (Richmond)
    9. Little Miss Fidget (Richmond)

    can be ordered online at

    Friends of Big Band Jazz website, or
    Spiegl Music

    Although all six CDs are sold in retail stores, you may more immediately acquire these albums by contacting Kim via e-mail at JAZZKIM@kimrichmond.com