SCCD 31029 Tete / Tete Montoliu Trio Catalan pianist Vincente Tete Montoliu (b. March 28, 1933 in Barcelona) “ swings like no other pianist in Europe ”, once remarked Ben Webster. Jazz Journal confirmed Ben’s opinion in reviewing this album, “… he could blow most contemporary pianists into the ground technically …”. And Radio Free …
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Jackie McLean – New York Calling (SCCD 31023)
SCCD 31023 New York Calling / Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood In 1973 veteran Jackie McLean formed The Cosmic Brotherhood, a sextet of young and talented New York musicians including his son René. This is their first recording. “… it is rewarding and refreshing to find one musician of repute who adheres to his …
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Lee Konitz, Red Mitchell – I Concentrate On You (SCCD 31018)
SCCD 31018 I Concentrate On You / Lee Konitz & Red mitchell Lee Konitz (b. October 13, 1927 in Chicago) is perhaps the only alto player who as a contemporary of Charlie Parker remained un-influenced by Parker and developed his own style. “.. .I Concentrate On You on the excellent Danish jazz label SteepleChase… is …
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Ars Nova, Bo Holten – de la Rue: Requiem, de Wert: 5 Motets (KON 32001)
1. Requiem: Introitus Requiem Aeter – Kyrie Eleison – Psalmus Sicut Cervus – Offertorium Domine Jesu – Sanctus – Agnus Dei – Communio Lux Aeterna (Pierre de la Rue)2. Adesto dolori meo, O Deus (Giaches de Wert)3. Ascente Iesu un naviculam (Giaches de Wert)4. Amen, amen dico vobis (Giaches de Wert)5. Egressus Iesus (Giaches de …
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Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – Even The Moon Is Dancing (SCCD 31208)
SCCD 31208 Even The Moon Is Dancing / Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra “… Led by young Danish guitarist and composer Pierre Dørge, its earthy sounds are a universal hybrid that set you off dancing regardless of your national or cultural background…These sounds move you, feet to mind .” (Peter Kostakis, ***** DownBeat) 1. …
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Chet Baker, Paul Bley – Diane (SCCD 31207)
SCCD 31207 Diane / Chet Baker & Paul Bley A SteepleChase recording that has become a classic, not only due to the strong music created by two of modern music's most original talents, but also for bringing pianist Paul Bley back to playing standard material. 1. If I should lose you (Robin/Rainger)2. You go to …
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Michal Urbaniak – Take Good Care Of My Heart (SCCD 31195)
SCCD 31195 Take Good Care Of My Heart / Michal Urbaniak with Horace Parlan Trio This recording with the title song “Take Good Care Of My Heart” by Jermine Jackson was nominated for Down Beat’s “Jazz Album Of The Year” 1985. It was also nominated for a Grammy Polish Violinist/bandleader Michal Urbaniak (b. January 22, …
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Horace Parlan – Glad I Found You (SCCD 31194)
SCCD 31194 Glad I Found You / Horace Parlan Quintet This is Horace Parlan’s second quintet date (the first one “Frank-ly Speaking” SCCD 31076 recorded in New York) and this time recording took place in Copenhagen with fellow expatriate Thad Jones on flugelhorn and visiting tenorman Eddie Harris on the front line. This session incidentally …
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Chet Baker – This Is Always (SCCD 31168)
SCCD 31168 This Is Always / Chet Baker Trio This is the second release from the night at Montmartre Jazzhus (earlier release is “Daybreak” SCCD 31142) by the best Chet Baker Trio of this period. “… he sounds masterful, and is ably accompanied by Raney’s soft-bop guitar and NHØP’s towering bass …” (The Penguin Guide …
Archie Shepp, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Looking At Bird (SCCD 31149)
SCCD 31149 Looking At Bird / Archie Shepp & Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen “… a serious meditation in the Parker universe: Shepp accompanied only by the extraordinary bass of intuitive Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen… The two musicians here in this Parker revisited, however, do not get lost in the immense shadow of the idol …” (Télérama) 1. …
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