Discography
AS A LEADER:
JOHN YAO’S TRICERATOPS, HOW WE DO
See Tao Recordings 003
John Yao, Trombone | Billy Drewes, Alto & Soprano Saxes | Jon Irabagon, Tenor Sax | Peter Brendler, Bass | Mark Ferber, Drums
Recorded for and released by:
YAO SMITH HUGHES SEXTET, THE GATES
Shifting Paradigm Records
John Yao, Trombone | Jimmy Smith, Trumpet | James Hughes, Alto, Tenor, Soprano Saxes | Corey Kendrick, Piano | Jeff Pedraz, Bass | Nick Collins, Drums
Recorded for and released by:
JOHN YAO & HIS 17-PIECE INSTRUMENT, FLIP-FL0P
See Tao Recordings 001
John Yao, Trombone. Compositions, Conductor
Saxes: John O’Gallagher, Alto & Soprano Saxes | Alejandro Aviles, Alto Sax, Flute | Rich Perry, Tenor Sax | Jon Irabagon, Tenor Sax, Clarinet | Frank Basilie, Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet
Trumpets and Flugels: John Walsh, Jason Wiseman, Andy Gravish, David Smith
Trombones: Luis Bonilla, Matt McDonald, Tokunouri Kajiwara, Jennifer Wharton
Rhythm Section: Jesse Stacken, Piano | Robert Sabin, Bass | Vince Cherico, Drums
Recorded for and released by:
JOHN YAO QUINTET, PRESENCE
See Tao Recordings 002
John Yao, Trombone & Compositions | Jon Irabagon, Soprano & Sopranino Saxes | Randy Ingram, Piano & Rhoades | Peter Brendler, Bass | Shawn Baltazor, Drums
Recorded for and released by:
JOHN YAO QUINTET, IN THE NOW
Innova Recordings 823
John Yao, Trombone & Compositions | Jon Irabagon, Soprano & Sopranino Saxes | Randy Ingram, Piano & Rhoades | Leon Boykins, Bass | Will Clark, Drums
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AS A SIDEMAN:
Upcoming big band release of pianist, composer, arranger Shota Lee.
Robert Sabin's Humanity Part II released in 2015.
Jeff Fairbanks 2011 big band release Mulberry Street.
2009 Big band recording by guitarist, composer, arranger Russ Spiegel.
Bassist, composer, arranger's 2006 recording with his band La Tiria.
Soundtrack for the the 2007 movie The Hottest State.
Chicago-based pianist, composer, arranger Brian O'Hern's 2003 recording.