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North Star Jazz Ensemble & CommonGround Recordings

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The North Star Jazz Ensemble was the 'House Band' for the North Star Music recording company from 1985 to 2011.  The group includes Bruce Abbott on saxophone & flute, Ron Fournier on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Paul Mason on drums. Special guests on our recordings have included guitarist Gray Sargent (Tony Bennett), trumpeter John Allmark (Liza Minelli), harmonica player Mike Turk, trombonist Artie Montanaro, guitarist Steve DeConti and many others. And beginning with "Romancing the Sax" we paired our ensemble with strings.

With the addition of guitarist Peter Calo (Carly Simon, Linda Eder, New York Voices) we formed CommonGround and produced recordings in a contemporary jazz style.

The band recorded a dozen CDs for the label that have sold over 300,000 copies. Some titles are still available as CDs and can be purchased below directly from us, the artists. And all of our recordings are available to stream on platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and many more. You can sample selections through Amazon Music below. 

Click here for Rhode Island Saxophone Quartet recordings page.
Click here for Native American Flute recordings page.


North Star Jazz & CommonGround Recordings

To purchase available CDs click "Add to Cart" for secure credit card payment through PayPal - no special account required.
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​​Album tracks can be sampled by clicking the play arrows in the Amazon Music streaming section below each title.


​North Star Jazz

The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought Of You CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Like Someone in Love

Like Someone In Love CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

The Way You Look Tonight

The Way You Look Tonight CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

​North Star Jazz with Strings

Moonlight & Sax

Moonlight & Sax CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Sax Across America

Sax Across America CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Romancing the Sax

Romancing the Sax CDs are sold out.
Available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Jazz for Lovers

Jazz for Lovers CDs are sold out.
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Available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Mistletoe Sax

Mistletoe Sax CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 
Also available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

​CommonGround featuring guitarist Peter Calo

Fire & Rain

Fire & Rain CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound CD
Price includes free shipping to US addresses
$
15.00    
 

In My Life

In My Life CDs are sold out.
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Available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Do You Hear What I Hear? CDs are sold out.
Available on all streaming platforms including Amazon Music.

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