SCCD 31278 Songbird / Michal Urbaniak Quartet “… Songbird is a solid mainstream effort with an excellent rhythm section. …The recording is warm and balanced …” (Carl Baugher, Cadence) “… Songbird is quite the most impressive, a mature set of originals that see the violinist finally come into his own as a wholly convincing harmonic …
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Dave Stryker – Strike Zone (SCCD 31277)
SCCD 31277 Strike Zone / Dave Stryker Quintet Dave Stryker is undoubtedly one of the most talented of the younger generation of jazz guitarists today. This is the first recording by Stryker on SteepleChase. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 30, 1957, Stryker has been playing guitar since he was 10. Unsurprisingly he started out …
Bertha Hope – In Search Of Hope (SCCD 31276)
SCCD 31276 In Search Of Hope / Bertha Hope Trio This is the first leader recording by Elmo Hope’s widow Bertha Rosemond Hope (b. November 8, 1936 in Los Angeles). She started playing piano at the age of three. She became interested in jazz through Bud Powell and turned pro in the early 50s. She …
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Duke Jordan – Thinking Of You (SCCD 31165)
SCCD 31165 Thinking Of You / Duke Jordan Trio “.. .Duke Jordan possesses the art of prolonging the themes on a improvisation with perfect logic and prodigious musicality… On this 1979 disc he benefits by the incomparable support from NHØP’s bass and Hart’s drums. A rare gem.” (Pierre Schavey, The Lion) 1. The fuzz (Duke …
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Shirley Horn – Violets For Your Furs (SCCD 31164)
SCCD 31164 Violets For Your Furs / Shirley Horn Trio It seems safe to say that Shirley Horn has now gained the popularity and recognition she deserves and that she joined the ranks of the star singers. And if you’ll excuse our boasting tone, SteepleChase takes a lot of pride in being the first record …
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Shirley Horn – All Night Long (SCCD 31157)
SCCD 31157 All Night Long / Shirley Horn Trio This is the prequel to “Violets For Your Furs” – SCCD 31164 from the Northsea Jazz Festival concerts, which was awarded the prestigious Billie Holiday Prize of 1992 by Academie du Jazz of France. “ Admirable!” ( Jazz Magazine ) 1. You'd be so nice to …
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Dexter Gordon – Lullaby For A Monster (SCCD 31156)
SCCD 31156 Lullaby For A Monster / Dexter Gordon Trio Long tall Dexter plunges himself in a blowing spree in this unusual piano-less trio format. “… It contains some of his freest solos, notably On Green Dolphin Street …” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) “.. .intense and vibrant music throughout …”(DIAPASON) 1. Nursery blues (Dexter …
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Louis Smith – Just Friends (SCCD 31096)
SCCD 31096 Just Friends / Louis Smith Quintet Louis Smith’s first session in 18 years turned out to be a “ rewarding hard-bop outing of outstanding freshness ” ( Melody Maker ) 1. Blues for Jimmy (Louis Smith)2. Lulu (Louis Smith)3. Vaughn's bounce (Louis Smith)4. Quiet nights (Antonio Carlos Jobim)5. I remember Clifford (Benny Golson)6. …
Andy LaVerne – Another World (SCCD 31086)
SCCD 31086 Another World / Andy LaVerne Trio This is Andy LaVerne’s debut album under his own name, though his experiences in studios had already been impressive recording with Woody Herman, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, Frank Sinatra, Ted Curson to mention a few. This trio was Stan Getz’s 1977 rhythm section and as always Stan …
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Doug Raney – Introducing Doug Raney (SCCD 31082)
SCCD 31082 Introducing Doug Raney / Doug Raney Quartet A highly acclaimed debut album by Doug Raney (21 at the time of recording), a son of the celebrated guitarist Jimmy Raney. “ That talent, in some cases, can be transmitted intact from father to son is a proposition that Introducing Doug Raney seems to prove…a …
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