SCCD 31288 Tonite Only / Ron McClure Quartet Bassist Ron McClure as a sideman has an impressive career record which reads like Who’s Who in Jazz including Thelomious Monk, Wynton Kelly, Keith Jarrett, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Mann among others since his professional debut in the early 60s. A few years ago Ron started …
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George Cables – Cables Fables (SCCD 31287)
SCCD 31287 Cables Fables / George Cables Trio Though this is the first leader album on SteepleChase, pianist George Cables (b. November 14, 1944 in Brooklyn, NAY.) has been highly estimated especially for his contribution in the Dexter Gorton Quartet and the Art Pepper Quartet. “… splendid Cables’ recording …” (Compact) 1. In walked Bud …
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Paul Bley – Indian Summer (SCCD 31286)
SCCD 31286 Indian Summer / Paul Bley Quartet " There is probably no other pianist currently active with a stylistic signature as distinctively inscribed as Paul Bley…a fine record by any standards …" ( The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) 1. Black and blue (Fats Waller)2. Blue waltz (Paul Bley)3. Lisbon lights (Paul Bley)4. Long ago …
Louis Hayes – Nightfall (SCCD 31285)
1. Route 88 East (Eddie Allen)2. Sun showers (Clint Houston)3. Nightfall (Larry Willis)4. Marie Antoinette (Wayne Shorter)5. There's something about you I don't know (T. Allen)6. André (John Stubblefield)7. I waited for you (Gil Fuller)8. The spoiler (Eddie Allen) UPC/EAN: 716043128525
Eddie Henderson – Flight Of Mind (SCCD 31284)
SCCD 31284 Flight Of Mind / Eddie Henderson Quintet "…one appreciates the calm lyricism of the trumpeter (and psychiatrist) Eddie Henderson…the logical and consistent play by the leader is backed by the lively and dependable rhythm section." (lé généraliste) 1. Flight of mind (Whitaker)2. Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins)3. Eduard (Tambourini)4. Un bel di vedremo (Puccini)5. Lament …
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Larry Willis – Let’s Play (SCCD 31283)
SCCD 31283 Let's Play / Larry Willis Trio “ Something of a journeyman whose stints with Blood Sweat And Tears and numerous high-profile leaders have kept him involved but out of the spotlight, Willis has come into his own with the fine series of SteepleChases…” (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) “… Willis displays throughout the …
Kevin Hays – SweetEar (SCCD 31282)
SCCD 31282 SweetEar / Kevin Hays Quintet This is the debut CD by pianist Kevin Hays (b. May 1, 1968 in NYC). Kevin at the age of 26 has already established himself as one of the major artists in the international scene. “… This CD is worth investigating for the strong debut showing of the …
Joe Locke – Longing (SCCD 31281)
SCCD 31281 Longing / Joe Locke Quintet “… Locke is an extremely original player with a remarkable sense of melody and invention. …Locke ranks among the brightest improvisers in the postbop mainstream today .” (Krin Gabbard, Cadence) 1. Back up/The double up (Lee Patton/Morgan)2. Longing (Joe Locke)3. Etch-a-sketch (Joe Locke)4. A child is born (Thad …
Andy LaVerne – Standard Eyes (SCCD 31280)
SCCD 31280 Standard Eyes / Andy LaVerne Trio Andy LaVerne is no doubt one of the most dedicated pianists/composers today. For this trio recording, Andy concentrates on the well known standard tunes, on which he demonstrates his unique talent of reharmoniziation. “… the trio offers a personal vision of the nine standards from the core …
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Ron McClure – Never Forget (SCCD 31279)
SCCD 31279 Never Forget / Ron McClure Quintet “… .A fine bassist…also an exceptional composer who draws on non-jazz tonalities with great confidence….” ( The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “… .impressive… strong melodies and themes that are multi-structured….He is subtle and creative …” (Cadence) 1. Halfmoon again (Ron McClure)2. Hello spring (Ron McClure)3. Lament for …