Albums
Albums as a Leader
Andrew Oliver Sextet
Andrew Oliver Kora Band
Just 4 U
2009, Independent
The Kora Band’s debut record featuring Kane Mathis on kora, a 21-stringed traditional harp from West Africa. Also featuring Jim Knodle on trumpet, Brady Millard-Kish on bass, Andrew Oliver on piano, and Mark DiFlorio on drums.
“A gorgeous, moving record” – Willamette Week
This album is available for streaming, download, and in physical form from the Kora Band’s Bandcamp Site. Use the player above to listen to the album!
Andrew Oliver Sextet
Otis Stomp
2008, Diatic Records
My Sextet’s first album on Portland’s Diatic Records. Featuring 8 original compositions by myself and 3 by our guitarist, Dan Duval. This album was selected as a pick of the year in 2009 by the Oregonian newspaper!
This album is available for streaming and download from from my Bandcamp Site. Use the player above to listen to the album!
Albums as a Co-Leader
Bridgetown Sextet
Authentic Old-Time Jazz and Swing
2009, Indepenent
The debut album by the old-time jazz band co-directed by myself and Scott Kennedy. A great collection of raucous stomps and blueses with some pretty ballads and a few great stride piano solos by Scott as well!
This album is available for streaming, download, and in physical form from the Bridgetown Sextet’s Bandcamp Site. Use the player above to listen to the album!
Sound for the Organization of Society
Poem of the Underground
2009, Circumvention Music
The band’s second album, recorded in Portland in 2007, also features original music by all the band members. We’re happy to be releasing this on Jason Robinson’s great progressive San Diego-based label, Circumvention.
Available at the Circumvention Music website.
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Sound For The Organization of Society
India and Africa
2007, Independent
The first album by the New-Orleans-turned-West-Coast collective, recorded not long after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Featuring compositions by each member.
This album is available for streaming, download, and in physical form from the Sound for the Organization of Society Bandcamp Site. Use the player above to listen to the album!
Albums as a Sideman
Sam Howard Band
The Gettin’ Place
2010, Diatic Records
Sam’s second record, and the first featuring our current Portland-based working band. Featuring Sam’s soulful originals with Russ Kleiner on drums, Scott Pemberton on guitar, myself, and Sam on bass. Blues, grit, and a bit of mayhem!
This album is available for streaming, download, and in physical form from the Sam Howard Band Bandcamp Site. Use the player above to listen to the album!
Devin Phillips
Wade In The Water
2006, Independent
Devin’s first record, featuring New Orleans Straight Ahead, his main group – myself on piano, Eric Gruber on bass, and Mark DiFlorio on drums, with special guest Maurice Brown on trumpet. We recorded this album one year after Hurricaine Katrina after having firmly established ourselves on the Portland jazz scene. Featuring 4 originals by Devin Phillips and one co-written by myself and Devin.