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SCCD 31248 Reflections Of Monk, The Final Frontier / Gary Bartz Quintet “ Gary Bartz convinces you his incisive alto would have fit with Monk himself – his ear-catching post-Bird cry, rhythmic snap and blues-sense would have put him in the pocket…he treats the material with the honour it deserves and the spirit it demands …
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SCCD 31247 As Time Goes By / Duke Jordan Trio “ A most agreeable set that is both eminently listenable and very enterprising. …Jordan was always a fleetly swinging but subtle pianist whose all-round musicianship has never got the recognition it merits. This fine trio deserves to sell well and spared his name further afield …
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SCCD 31246 The Nearness Of You / Paul Bley Trio “.. .Bley seems to really be enjoying himself on this date…Bley has been extraordinarily prolific in the last half of the 80s. And he’s made some exceptional recordings. This is one of the best .” (Robert Iannapollo, Cadence) “… we shouldn’t waste the chance to …
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SCCD 31245 Light And Lively / Louis Hayes Quintet “… a superb record….This is defenitely a ‘keeper’, and a host readers of all tastes will I’m sure share my enthusiasm .” (Richard Palmer, Jazz Journal International) “.. .brilliant…Que demander de plus? …” (Jean-Pierre Moussaron, Jazz Magazine) 1. Light and lively (Louis Hayes)2. If you could …
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SCCD 31244 Frozen Music / Andy LaVerne Quartet “ Frozen Music, Andy LaVerne’s third album for SteepleChase, is a solid, modern blowing session…he makes skilful use of suspensions, pedal points, and ostinatos, which along with the music’s floating harmonies, give the soloists a wealth of elbow room …” (Mark Stryker, Cadence) 1. Numero uno (Andy …
SCCD 31243 Confirmation / Boulou Ferré Quartet " .. .the music sparkles from the word 'go' with Parker's Confirmation…Well recorded and musically very impressive, Try and hear it ." (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) 1. Confirmation (Charlie Parker)2. Body and soul (Johnny Green)3. Satin doll (Duke Ellington)4. Cherokee/Marshmallow (Ray Noble/Warne Marsh)5. In your own sweet …
SCCD 31242 The Bob Rockwell Trio “… Rockwell plays with the fluency of experience and his exploration of these tunes, especially his soprano work, make this a fair album.” (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) “… Backed by a strong rhythm section, Rockwell’s powerful play gives you plenty of listening pleasure …” (Masamichi Okazaki, Swing Journal) …
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SCCD 31241 Catalonian Nights Vol. 2 / Tete Montoliu Trio " … highly likeable record…for its blend of intelligence and energy… " (Jonathan Coe, Wire Magazine) "… his extraordinary virtuosity permits him to keep the breath-taking speed while playing beautiful melody line with great confidence of improvisations. Here in 1980 trio he explodes with a …
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SCCD 31240 The Place To Be / Junior Cook Quartet “…. Mainstream tenor playing at its best ….” (Stan Woolley, Jazz Journal) “… Cook is his usual dependable self on this comfortable recording. His tough but warm tone wears well on the ballads….but really shines on the up-tempo numbers …” (Tim Smith, Candence) “… An …
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SCCD 31225 On The Roll / Ernie Wilkins Almost Big Band Ernie Wilkins made phenomenal contribution to the big band music in the last four decades by composing and arranging for such major big bands as those led by Earl Hines, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James and Clark Terry. Wilkins moved to …