The History

The Idea

Yazell/Richardson traces its existence to January, 2015.  Central New York musicians Steve Yazell and Seth Richardson began writing songs together for the purpose of releasing an instrumental project to raise money for  the New Hope Children's Home, an orphanage in Peru. Both had played together in the short lived, but critically exclaimed Syracuse  area band, the Kerlin Syndrome.  

The Musicians

Joined by  guitarist Gabe Richardson and an incredible group of supporting musicians including special guest guitarists Bill Leverty and Mark Bolos, the tracks came together in a remarkable way. 

The Result

Released in the fall of 2015, the CD, "Beyond Reason," was very well received and garnered positive reviews. Four months later, Y/R was honored to be chosen as a 2016 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) nominee for “Beyond Reason.”

In May, 2016, Y/R went back in the studio and began the follow up to "Beyond Reason." Joined once again by special guest guitarists Bill Leverty and Mark Bolos, the tracks developed through the next several months.

The resulting CD, "Stormfront" was released in early 2017, and highlighted the next step in Y/R's unique musical stylings.

The Present

 Just in time for the 2023 holiday season, the EP, A Yazell/Richardson Christmas was released . Featuring the vocal talents of Mark Bolos and Shannon Pawlak, A Yazell/Richardson Christmas represented the band's ever changing musical evolution. 

New for 2024

Defining Moments: Ten Years of Music

In the fall of 2024, Y\R released Defining Moments, a CD celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary.  This select collection of tracks is comprised of previously released material  from Beyond Reason, Stormfront and  A Yazell\Richardson Christmas 

2024 Christmas Digital Release

Remixed and Remastered for Streaming

In December, 2024, after numerous requests,  Y\R released a digital version of A Yazell\Richardson Christmas. which included two brand new holiday tracks.