SCCD 31223 Live / Paul Bley & Jesper Lundgaard “ .. .if you appreciate Bley’s quintessential lyricism and Lundgaard’s singing lines, this one and the other (Live Again SCH 31230) are noteworthy albums …” (A.G., Compact, September 1989) “… The Rapport between Bley and Lundgaard is perfect …” (Birger Jørgensen, Aarhuus Stiftstidende) 1. Blues (Ornette …
Monthly Archives: January 1989
Idrees Sulieman – Groovin’ (SCCD 31218)
SCCD 31218 Groovin' / Idrees Sulieman, Horace Parlan etc Idrees Sulieman who was one of the first trumpeters to play bop and recorded with a host of jazz giants such as Coleman Hawkins Thelonious Monk, Randy Weston, Mary Lou Williams, Teddy Charles, Gene Ammons, etc. “.. .an enjoyable recording to which all the players contribute …
Joe Bonner – Suite For Chocolate (SCCD 31215)
SCCD 31215 Suite For Chocolate / Joe Bonner Quartet “… the combination of piano and vibraphone accomplished its task perfectly … displaying inventiveness, pertinence and refined elegance ..” (Christina Béthune, Jazz Magazine) 1. Under the big sky (Joe Bonner)2. Where did you go? (Joe Bonner)3. Chocolate (Joe Bonner)4. Winter blossom (Harold Vick)5. A time for …
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Duke Jordan – Wait And See (SCCD 31211)
SCCD 31211 Wait And See / Duke Jordan Trio “… The old bopper, Duke Jordan, is another pianist who is perhaps under-appreciated….this man could play and he still can. On Wait And See for SteepleChase, we have the quintessential version of Jordan’s classic along with a lot of fine, not-at-all dated bop lines by the …
Buck Hill – Impressions (SCCD 31173)
SCCD 31173 Impressions / Buck Hill Quartet Roger “Buck” Hill (b. Feb. 13, 1927 in Washington D.C.) was a full-time employee of a Washington D.C. post office when his much acclaimed debut album was released from SteepleChase in 1978. Since then this legendary tenorman has invested more of his time in the musical activities and …
Frank Foster – The House That Love Built (SCCD 31170)
SCCD 31170 The House That Love Built / Frank Foster Though Frank Foster is best known as the principal soloist / composer / arranger of the Count Basie Big Band (after Basie’s death, Foster is leading the band), he often works and records with smaller ensemble such as the one recorded here. Except for “Scandia …
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Tete Montoliu – Catalonian Nights, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31148)
SCCD 31148 Catalonian Nights Vol. 1 / Tete Montoliu Trio “ A very exciting meeting …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “… in Catalonian Nights (Montoliu) secured himself a unconditional triumph …” A.G:, Compact) 1. D & E (Milt Jackson)2. Ladybird (Tadd Dameron)3. Jo vull que m'acariciis (Tete Montoliu)4. Autumn in New York (Vernon Duke)5. …
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Teddy Edwards – Out Of This World (SCCD 31147)
SCCD 31147 Out Of This World / Teddy Edwards Quartet Teddy Edwards (b. April 26, 1924 in Jackson, MS) started to play altosax as a child. He changed to tenor when he was invited to join Howard McGhee’s group in the late 1940s. Since 1945 he has been living in Los Angeles, where he has …
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Kenny Drew – Ruby My Dear (SCCD 31129)
SCCD 31129 Ruby My Dear / Kenny Drew Trio “.. .This trio recording is one of Kenny Drew’s best albums, probably because of the challenge from his ‘unusual’ sidemen…There’re so much musical unity and vitality that it is almost re-discovering Kenny Drew…” (Jørgen Siegumfeldt, Information) 1. Bass-ment (Kenny Drew)2. Ruby my dear (Thelonious Monk)3. Gentle …
Louis Smith – Prancin’ (SCCD 31121)
SCCD 31121 Prancin' / Louis Smith Quintet “.. . Prancin’ confirms what some listeners have known for many years – that Louis Smith is among the most engaging trumpet soloists in jazz. Thankfully, the opportunity to savour his mature, well rounded style is no longer being denied to us. An album to buy without the …