Jordan O'Connor
Jordan O'Connor is the founding leader of and main writer for Cash Cow; their debut album ‘When We Were Little Girls’ (The Breath Records) was named 2000 Jazz Record of the Year by jazz critic Paul Wells of The National Post. His newest album, ‘Fragments Vol. One’ (The Breath Records) was released November 17, 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
O'Connor has played with D.D. Jackson, Dave Restivo (Boss Brass), Andy Stochansky (Ani Difranco) and Alex Mortimer's Unbeatables ‘Debunker’ and ‘The Wild Dogs Are Running Loose in the Yard’). He has performed at WOMAD, numerous jazz festivals across North America and on countless jingles and recordings. Most recently, this has been with acclaimed guitarist Don Ross; Cash Cow recently appeared with Ross at CBC’s Glenn Gould Theatre in Toronto, and Jordan can often be found with Don in theatres across the United States and Canada. O’Connor’s work is also found on Ross’ latest release ‘Huron Street’ (2001).
Jordan O'Connor : Fragments Vol. One
Acoustic Jazz
‘Fragments’ was released as a follow up to bassist Jordan O’Connor’s first CD. The CD features fellow Cash Cow companion and friend, pianist Craig Harley, and new comer to the band (Cash Cow) David French; as well as the extremely talented drummer Jesse Baird and the always lyrical Bryden Baird.
Jordan O'Connor : Cash Cow : When We Were Little Girls
Acoustic Jazz
Jordan O’Connor’s Cash Cow and the CD “When We Were Little Girls” was selected as The National Posts best Jazz CD of the year in 2000. This CD features pianist, Craig Harley, Drummer, Nick Fraser, Saxophonist, Mike Murley and bassist, Jordan O’Connor in a highly energetic performance of original music by bassist Jordan O’Connor.