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SCCD 31485 Twins / George Colligan & Jesper Bodilsen “ Somebody find this guy a high profile gig !” was how Willard Jenkins set out to review Colligan’s earlier release “Stomping Ground “ (SCCD 31441) in the December issue of JazzTimes. George Colligan is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pianists on the scene today. …
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SCCD 31484 Hands and Incantation / Elisabeth Kontomanou & Jean-Michel Pilc Following her sensational debut CD on SteepleChase (SCCD 31467 “Embrace”), Elisabeth Kontomanou with Jean-Michel Pilc presents here the intimate, ultimate product of a 13-year partnership and a shared musical philosophy which places spontaneity as a performance priority. Singer/composer Elisabeth Kontomanou and pianist/composer Jean-Michel Pilc …
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SCCD 31483 Songbook / Vic Juris Trio “ A keen technician ” who loves “ to vary the pace on all of his own albums ” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz On CD), Vic Juris chose here on this his latest recording for SteepleChase the spare and challenging trio format. Together with his long time …
SCCD 31482 Standard Issue Vol. 2 / Dick Oatts Trio/Quartet A brilliant sequel to the highly acclaimed Standard Issue (SCCD 31439) of 1998, this volume has a welcome addition of pianist Harold Danko on three of the five tracks. In the warm atmosphere of live house, the band gets extra energy from the appreciative audiences. …
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SCCD 31481 Chainsaw / Ari Ambrose Quartet Ari Ambrose with this his third CD is no longer a new comer who need an introduction. Although he is still young (26) and relatively new on the scene, there is no doubt that here is an artist with tremendous potential. As his former teacher saxophonist Dick Oatts …
SCCD 31480 Shades Of Miles / Dave Stryker Dave Stryker, who is ever striving to meet a new challenge, re-examines here on his 12 th album on the label, the impact of Miles Davis’ music from the late 60s. Based on the sound and format of Miles’ “Bitches Brew” period, Stryker creates intriguing music of …
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SCCD 31479 Pride / Lee Konitz Quartet Lee Konitz, at seventy something, is one of the most active jazz musicians, not just for his age but simply active, period. He is constantly on the road or in the studios with insatiable appetite for performing. On this date the veteran is surrounded by three Young Lions …
SCCD 31478 Between Mars & Earth / Andy LaVerne & Dave Samuels One of the earlier entries of Andy LaVerne’s discography on this label was a highly acclaimed duo recording with vibraphonist Dave Samuels “Fountainhead” (SCCD 31261). Nine years later the two artists got together again in the studio with an addition of bass by …
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SCCD 31477 Compassion / LeeAnn Ledgerwood Solo A Tribute to John Coltrane A solo recording of the Coltrane compositions (and a tune that has been associated with Coltrane) has been on pianist LeeAnn Ledgerwood’s mind for quite some time. Coltrane has been one of the major influences and inspiration for Ledgerwood. The intensively engaging performance …
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SCCD 31476 Footprints / Michael Cochrane Trio Pianist Michael Cochrane displays here his deep appreciation and understanding of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter’s music of the 60s. The 73 minutes of Shorter melodies are performed with great sensitivity, imaginations and dexterity by one of the best jazz piano trios today. “Cochrane is a mature and imaginative pianist …
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