The members originally met as part of Paul Winter’s "Consort". They initially performed under the name "Thyme—Music of Another Present Era" before settling on Oregon , a nod to the home state of members Ralph Towner and Glen Moore.
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By 1971, they had formally established themselves in New York City. Their debut on Vanguard Records set a template for what many now call "chamber jazz" or "world fusion," though the band famously resisted such easy categorization. Tracklist & Musical Highlights The members originally met as part of Paul
As "North Star" began, the room didn't just fill with sound; it dissolved. Always support the artists by purchasing official reissues