SCCD 36024 Copenhagen Concert / Dizzy Gillespie Quintet “.. .an intriguing recording, because it catches one of the idiom’s most important trumpeters, not merely at the height of his mature powers, but at an interesting point of transition between two of the very best editions of his small bands …” (Chris Sheridan) “….. The heavily […]
Monthly Archives: January 1990
Don Redman – For Europeans Only (SCCD 36020)
SCCD 36020 For Europeans Only / Don Redman And His Orchestra One of the most essential figures of the big-band era Don Redman led this first American band to visit Europe after the World War II. Their Copenhagen concerts were not only musical events but also a historically and culturally significant experience which left the […]
Bud Powell – At The Golden Circle, Vol. 5 (SCCD 36017)
SCCD 36017 At The Golden Circle Vol. 5 / Bud Powell Trio This volume concludes the celebrated series of Bud Powell recording from Gyllen Cirkeln (earlier releases SCH 36001, SCH 36002, SCH 36009 & SCH 36014). There is Bud’s rare vocal on This Is No Laughin’ Matter. “ The sum of Bud’s recordings at the […]
Bud Powell – At The Golden Circle, Vol. 4 (SCCD 36014)
SCCD 36014 At The Golden Circle Vol. 4 / Bud Powell Trio …. Buttercup (Bud’s wife) described their stay in Stockholm as “ a grand experience – we were very happy there ”. Much of this comes across in recordings which really do come close to Bud’s finest achievements of a 2decade earlier. …. from […]
Kenny Dorham – Short Story (SCCD 36010)
SCCD 36010 Short Story / Kenny Dorham Quintet Trumpeter Kenny Dorham (1924 – 1972) played in Dizzy Gillespie’s bop big band and then joined Charlie Parker’s quintet. He was a founding member of the Jazz Messengers. Also played in Max Roach’s quintet and co-led a group with Joe Henderson. “… this is a true find…documenting […]
Bud Powell – At The Golden Circle, Vol. 3 (SCCD 36009)
SCCD 36009 At The Golden Circle Vol. 3 / Bud Powell Trio “ Powell sounds content and secure here, yet his playing still has an acutely expressive edge and his total dedication to the art of music is as evident as usual …” (Max Harrison, Melody Maker February 23, 1980) 1. Swedish pastry (Barney Kessel)2. […]
Dexter Gordon – Cheese Cake (SCCD 36008)
SCCD 36008 Cheese Cake / Dexter Gordon Quartet Dexter In Radioland vol. 2 “ This excellent series of records which starts with a Montmartre Jazzhus live date from 1962 documents the way in which Gordon was playing when he arrived in Europe….his big tone failing to disguise his natural lyricism and his ability to brand […]
Buck Clayton, Jimmy Rushing – Copenhagen Concert, Vol. 2 (SCCD 36007)
SCCD 36007 Copenhagen Concert Vol. 2 / Buck Clayton All Stars featuring Jimmy Rushing This is the second volume of the former 2-LP release of Buck Clayton All Stars, featuring the great shouter Jimmy Rushing. Mainstream jazz’s leading trumpeter and arranger Buck Clayton was the main figure in the Count Basie Big Band. After leaving […]
Buck Clayton – Copenhagen Concert, Vol. 1 (SCCD 36006)
SCCD 36006 Copenhagen Concert Vol. 2 / Buck Clayton All Stars Mainstream jazz’s leading trumpeter and arranger Buck Clayton was the main figure in the Count Basie Big Band. After leaving Basie, Clayton formed his own group and toured Europe extensively. “ This was probably the best band Buck Clayton has ever had. …This concert […]
Dexter Gordon – Cry Me A River (SCCD 36004)
SCCD 36004 Cry Me A River / Dexter Gordon & Atli Bjørn Trio Dexter In Radioland vol. 1 Dexter In Radioland is a mini series within the 36000 “classic” series and there are 7 volumes capturing Dexter in the very best period of his career. Copenhagen was his adoptive home in the 60s and the […]