Reporter’s Notebook: Bill Laursen’s only album isn’t too bad

After 25 years in the local jazz scene, the subject of this week’s feature, “Crash,” Bill Laursen, finally put out an album. Released in late 2008, The Right Time was described in reviews as a decent album of standards and original compositions. He was also, apparently, quite optimistic about the future before federal agents busted him on child pornography charges.

Here’s an excerpt from The Pitch‘s review.

Lyrically, Laursen is unfailingly optimistic, whether pledging his undying devotion on “I Will Be Here” or noting that “you’ll be happy every single day” in Kansas City, where you can breathe “fresh healthy air.”

Laursen is still awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty but even if the judge is, it’ll be at least another five years before he’s breathing fresh, healthy air.