Selected Discography: As a Composer
Ennead, The Jeff Stitely Quartet
“Ennead … finds the quartet playing the compositions of Chicago keyboardist Dennis Luxion, which sound as if they slipped in from an analogous but slightly alien universe.” — Neil Tesser, Chicago Reader
Steve Houben + Strings
Selected Discography: As a Performer
w/Chet Baker
Chet Baker-Steve Houben (w/Bill Frisell)
Chet Baker Quartet: Live at the Subway Club
Leaving
“Pianist Dennis Luxion plays impressionistically, with more than a hint of Bill Evans in his style…” — Review by Horst Prillinger
My Funny Valentine
“Bob Mover and Dennis Luxion contribute some fine solos.”
— from chetbakertribute.com
Round Midnight
I Remember You
Live at the Dreher 1980 (DVD)
w/Marlene Rosenberg
Waimea
“Bassist Marlene Rosenberg, guitarist David Onderdonk, pianist Dennis Luxion and drummer Mark Walker, play abstract originals. …
Although not accessible music, it is nevertheless penetrating in an unexpected way.” — Marcela Breton, JazzTimes
w/Hinda Hoffman
You Are There
Moon and Sand
“On that number, as on every other, Hoffman receives unflagging support from pianist Dennis Luxion…” — Review by Jack Bowers
w/Guy Fricano
The Chicago Sessions
w/Dan McIntyre
Hourglass
“The title track … is a blues where Dennis Luxion takes advantage of the opportunity to put his pianistic skills to work.” — Review by Dave Nathan
w/Claudia Hommel
Jazz Fauré Project
“… an alluring CD … Pianist Dennis Luxion’s arrangements honor the composer’s proportioned melodies and impressionist harmony but also open the forms for improvisation.” — Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press
w/Diane Delin
Offerings for a Peaceable Season
“Pianist Dennis Luxion provides superb accompaniment throughout the date.” — Review by Ken Dryden
Duality
“Luxion’s touch is gentle but firm, with a playful left hand that brings Corea to mind…” — Review by John Kelman
Talking Stick
“Reflections artfully mixes jagged and smooth figures to present a highly listenable piece of music. The hero of this track, and others, is the piano of Dennis Luxion.” — Dave Nathan, allmusic.com
Origins
“…most of the music is lightly funky with strong solos from Delin and pianist Dennis Luxion.” — Scott Yanow, Allmusic.com
w/Markus Rutz
It’s Cooler By The Lake
w/Marc Pompe
Monk’s Dream
“Estate…includes a beautiful piano solo from Dennis Luxion.” – Scott Yanow
w/Elaine Dame
You’re My Thrill
w/Greg Ward
Touch My Beloved’s Thought
“Luxion takes center stage with intriguing and expectant phrases.” — Hrayr Attarian, ChicagoJazz.com
w/Dennis Luxion – Michael Raynor Quartet
DLMR4
“This tough-but-cerebral Chicago quartet excels at unveiling original compositions and relishes subverting standard tunes.” – Howard Reich
w/Greg Fishman
New Journey
“Nods go out to bassist Eric Hochberg and pianist Dennis Luxion for their evocative solos.” – Gregory Maddox, ChicagoJazz.com