Currently there are six titles in the YELLOW EYE MUSIC JAZZ CATALOGUE. The following is a brief description of each release. If you want to purchase a particular CD online, click on the album cover image at the left of each description.

EYE 021 - THE NORMAN MEEHAN QUINTET:
THE BELLS
A debut from this Wellington based quintet formed around pianist Norman Meehan (head of the Massey University School of Jazz in Wellington). A first for the label with piano to the fore. Featuring the C L BOB rhythm section of Tim Jaray on Double Bass and Steve Cournane drums, along with Lucien Johnson sax and flute, Nick Van Dijk trumpet and trombone. Keep an eye out for more releases from Norm in the future. "Awell played collection of seductive original material with a subversive edge"
Mike Nock July 2004  More...

EYE022 : VARIOUS : TRANSTASMAN COMPILATION
The past twenty years has seen an amazing flowering of creative musical talent on both sides of the Tasman, ample evidence of which is heard throughout this CD. Although the main focus on this recording is on Kiwi music and musicians, celebrating the creative music community is really at the heart of this CD, no matter where the musicians heard here may choose to live and work. More...

EYE019 : C.L.BOB : STEREOSCOPE
A Wellington based sextet of Jazz Terrorists , C.L. BOB has been together since 1994.NEW ALBUM STEREOSCOPE OUT NOW "An inventive ensemble whose music ranged from Afro-Caribbean shuffles to Hendrix-style mayhem." Melbourne Age, January 30 2001 STEREOSCOPE Reviews.

EYE004 : TREES : YELLOW EYE JAZZ SAMPLER
The first release by YELLOW EYE using artists north of the Kilmog. TREES showcases five bands and twenty six musicians with prodigious talents from New Zealand's capital city Wellington. Recorded in mid 1995, the bands are: THE SYZYGY CREATIVE MUSIC ENSEMBLE, THE C.L.BOB QUINTET, SPOOK, APOLLO 10, and TARDIS. The music ranges from the popular RONNIE JORDAN and BENSON acid jazz of TARDIS to the more New York (M-BASE) sounds of SYZYGY. Splash in the African rap of APOLLO TEN and the demented TV theme music of SPOOK and you have a unique blend of pyscho-improv. Label co-founder, Steve Cournane drums in the organic, very acoustic, C.L.BOB QUINTET who have toured widely in NZ. TREES Reviews.

EYE015 : C.L.BOB : SELF-TITLED
First appearance since TREES YELLOW EYE JAZZ SAMPLER 1996. Wellington based five piece, same lineup new direction, discovering and forging a sound and style of their own. More light hearted and less heavy (acoustic) than SYZYGY but similarities in their pushing of the boundaries in the style they're developing. Instrumental and improvisational meets Jazz. A live recorded studio performance direct to DAT showcasing each of the members as genuinely original composing talents. Intelligent, humourous and inventive with a secret hidden track to boot. Take part in this musical journey from one of this country's more widely travelled groups, having performed from Pahia to Stewart Island. C.L.BOB is a release that explores the experience and experimentation of new influences and taking risks. C.L.BOB Reviews.

EYE011 : SYZYGY CREATIVE MUSIC ENSEMBLE : TONGUE GROOVES
Having contributed three tracks to the highly acclaimed YELLOW EYE JAZZ SAMPLER in 1996, including the haunting title track TREES, SYZYGY welcome in the Southern Winter with a debut that has absolutely nothing for your average radio fan. A highly charged , take no prisoners musical beast. Not for the faint at heart. No covers or standards here . . . Jazz yes, instrumental improvisation more so. Music that refuses to be restricted, dynamic spacious and powerful. Led by the prodigous alto sax and compositional talent of chief songwriter Jeff Henderson. Rejoice in a band who are in the Now. High class mayhem. Tongue Grooves Reviews