Music

Sufficient Grace

Released: September 16, 2022 

Coming Soon to WJ3 Records...

If Time Could Stand Still

Released: 2020 

“His imagination continues to amaze through his new compositions, and his playing with this exciting band takers you to the intersection of swing, heart and soul.” -Donald Brown

More Than Enough (with Bill Frisell)

Released: 2019 

“Tardy shows his mastery blending passion with sumtuous elegiac beauty throughout this duo recording.” -Audiophile Audition


Chasing After the Wind

Released: 2016

"The prolific Mr. Tardy offers up one of his strongest sets yet.” -Todd Steed, WUOT (NPR Affiliate)


With Songs of Joy

Released: 2015

"Tardy is a special player whose solos are all different and all fierce with fresh ideas.” -Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes


Hope

Released: 2014

“Hope is a most effective showcase for his mature compositional skills.” -Kenneth R. Cervelli


Standards & More

Released: 2013

“An exceptional album.” -Proper Music


Monuments

Released: 2011

“Tardy brings smart ensemble planning and excellent writing to this muscular, soulful, celebratory album.” -Downbeat Magazine


The Strongest Love

Released: 2010

“He is deeply steeped in the jazz tradition, but sounds thoroughly contemporary.” -Amazon Review


He Knows My Name

Released: 2007 

“Highly recommended!” -AllMusic

Steps of Faith

Released: 2006

“An immensely inspiring record.” -Jazz Messengers


The Truth

Released: 2005

“It was Keats who famously linked truth and beauty in his “Ode to a Grecian Urn”, and the two are inseparable here.” -All About Jazz


Abundance

Released: 2001

 “A superb jazz album here- you will hear a certain feeling and vitality which takes it into the category of a modern classic.” -Christopher Henrici


The Hidden Light

Released: 2000

“This is loud and joyous music. A true celebration more than worth a listen.” -All About Jazz


Serendipity

Released: 1998

“Although the title of the album might imply otherwise, there is nothing accidental about Tardy’s accomplishments; he plays with the sort of authority and finesse that comes from serious study. He also draws from an abundant reservoir of soul.” -Billboard