Home » Jazz News » Recording

151

Jon Irabagon Releases Concord Jazz Debut - The Observer

Source:

View read count
Jon Irabagon
The new release from 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition winner Jon Irabagon, The Observer, hits stores this week (CD & digital) via Concord Jazz Records.

Irabagon has assembled a dream-team of musicians, including the stellar rhythm section of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer {Victor Lewis}}, alongside veteran producer Don Sickler and legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder.

Read Troy Collins's informed review of The Observer (currently featured on the All About Jazz home page).

Visit Website | Purchase

For more information contact .

Track Listing

January Dream; Joy's Secret; The Infant's Song; Cup Bearers; The Observer; Acceptance; Makai and Tacoma; Big Jim's Twins; Barfly; Closing Arguments.

Personnel

Jon Irabagon
Jon Irabagon
saxophone, tenor
Additional Instrumentation

Jon Irabagon: alto saxophone; Kenny Barron: piano (1-8, 10); Rufus Reid: bass (1-8, 10); Victor Lewis: drums (1-8, 10); Nicholas Payton: trumpet (2, 8); Bertha Hope: piano (9).

Album information

Title: The Observer | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Concord Music Group

Tags

Recording Jon Irabagon On Target Media Group Michael Ricci United States California Los Angeles Kenny Barron Rufus Reid rudy van gelder


Comments

Jon Irabagon

About Jon Irabagon


Instrument: Saxophone, tenor

Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar

Jon Irabagon Concerts

Near

View events near Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Concert Guide | Venue Guide | Local Businesses | More...

News

Popular

Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West—Exciting, Euphonious And Beyond Jazz
Performance / Tour
Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West—Exciting, Euphonious And Beyond Jazz
Maria Corsaro
Burnin' Hot New Release - The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra - Live At Dizzy's
Recording
Burnin' Hot New Release - The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra - Live At Dizzy's
Scott Thompson Public Relations
Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation Featuring Amira B. & Dick Griffin At Joe's Pub Saturday, August 23, 2025
Performance / Tour
Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation Featuring Amira B. & Dick Griffin At Joe's Pub Saturday, August 23,...
Robert C. Ford
A New Label In Two Faces — Gregory Golub: From Jazz To Classics And Back
Recording
A New Label In Two Faces — Gregory Golub: From Jazz To Classics And Back
Gregory Golub
Registration Now Open - Jazz For Teens Program Continues For 28th Year In Newark, New Jersey
Education
Registration Now Open - Jazz For Teens Program Continues For 28th Year In Newark, New Jersey
AMT Public Relations
Hudson Jazz Festival Presents 20+ Free Citywide Concerts, October 3-5, 2025
Festival
Hudson Jazz Festival Presents 20+ Free Citywide Concerts, October 3-5, 2025
AMT Public Relations
Threegonos – Modern Jazz Unity Release 'Questioni Di Pensiero'
Recording
Threegonos – Modern Jazz Unity Release 'Questioni Di Pensiero'
Alexandra Loria
International Music Network Announces New Ownership: 40-Year Legacy Continues Under Leadership Of Veteran IMN Agents
Music Industry
International Music Network Announces New Ownership: 40-Year Legacy Continues Under Leadership Of...
Lydia Liebman Promotions

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.

Install All About Jazz

iOS Instructions:

To install this app, follow these steps:

All About Jazz would like to send you notifications

Notifications include timely alerts to content of interest, such as articles, reviews, new features, and more. These can be configured in Settings.