SCCD 31190 Montreux / Ernie Wilkins’ Almost Big Band “… with Wilkins’ skilful arrangements, as demonstrated on the new Montreux album, this group is capable of delivering both the intimate spontaneity of a quartet and the virile power of a juggernaut …” (Doug Roberts, The Patriot Ledger) 1. Hi-fly (Randy Weston)2. Well, you needn't (Thelonious …
Monthly Archives: January 1996
Tete Montoliu, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Face To Face (SCCD 31185)
SCCD 31185 Face To Face / Tete Montoliu & Niels-Hennig Ørsted Pedersen A legendary meeting of two of the greatest European jazz talents. Though they have been playing together since the early 60s, this is their first and (so far) only duo recording. 1. There'll never be another you (Harry Warren)2. I love you (Cole …
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Doug Raney – I’ll Close My Eyes (SCCD 31166)
SCCD 31166 I'll Close My Eyes / Doug Raney Quintet Doug Raney at the time of this recording was only 25 but he had already established his own identity, though it is apparent that the greatest influence came from his famous father Jimmy Raney. The CD booklet contains his complete discography. 1. I'll close my …
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Johnny Dyani – Mbizo (SCCD 31163)
SCCD 31163 Mbizo / Johnny Dyani Quartet " The late Johnny Dyani was calmly visionary…More than any of the South African exiles, Dyani absorbed and assimilated a wide variety of styles and procedures …." (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) 1. Dorkay House (Dudu Pukwana)2. House arrest (Johnny Dyani)3. Musician's musician (Johnny Dyani)4. Dedicated to Mingus …
Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – New Jungle Orchestra (SCCD 31162)
SCCD 31162 PIERRE DØRGE & NEW JUNGLE ORCHESTRA This is the first recording ever by Pierre Dørge’s famous world music big band. The orchestra had been on an extensive world tour in the past three years as the State Ensemble of Denmark. “… New Jungle Orchestra, the nearly-big band under Dørge’s leadership which is among …
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Buck Hill – Easy To Love (SCCD 31160)
SCCD 31160 Easy To Love / Buck Hill Quartet Buck Hill of Washington, D.C. had spent most of his life as the prominent ‘local’ musician until the highly acclaimed debut album from SteepleChase “This Is Buck Hill” (SCCD 31095) in 1978 changed the situation. Buck took the European audience by storm at the prestigious Northsea …
Michal Urbaniak – My One And Only Love (SCCD 31159)
SCCD 31159 My One And Only Love / Michal Urbaniak Trio Polish violinist Michal Urbaniak came to prominence in the 70s with his jazz-rock group Fusion. Later he concentrated more on jazz and developed his personal sound on electric violin. A live recording from New York with the unusual instrumentation here showcases Urbaniak as a …
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Hilton Ruiz – Steppin’ Into Beauty (SCCD 31158)
SCCD 31158 Steppin' Into Beauty / Hilton Ruiz Trio/Quintet “…. Born in Puerto Rico, he has a profound understanding of an impressive range of popular forms – samba, soca, clave – and makes them an integral element in his writing …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “….a dazzling jazzman and one of the most refreshing …
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Chuck Marohnic – Permutations (SCCD 31155)
SCCD 31155 Permutations / Chuck Marohnic Pianist and professor in jazz Chuck Marohnic (b. 1941) has an impressive back ground having played with Ira Sullivan, Eddie Jefferson & Richie Cole, Bill Hardman, Junior Cook, Chet Baker, Buddy Rich to mention a few. “ The eight performances here are bright and absorbing examples of what Marohnic …
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John McNeil – Clean Sweep (SCCD 31154)
SCCD 31154 Clean Sweet / John McNeil Quintet Three years after the remarkable debut album “Embarkation” (SCCD 31099), on this his 5 th release on SteepleChase John McNeil put together an exciting group. “…. He seems to have the trick of drawing the best from his sidemen ….” (Melody Maker) 1. Early flight (John McNeil)2. …