Thomas Conrad of JazzTimes wrote of the Peter Zak Trio, “… constitute one of the most polished, intelligent, swinging piano trios now playing jazz in New York or anywhere else .” Here on his third trio session, Peter Zak displays again his total command of conceptual and artistic approach. 1. All Day Long (Billy Strayhorn)2. …
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Conrad Herwig, Ed Xiques, Jay Brandford – Jam Session Vol. 26 (SCCD 31640)
Steeplechase producer Nils Winther’s interest in documenting spontaneous meetings of talented musicians deserves praise, demanding single takes and no rehearsals to keep the music fresh and the players on their toes. (Ken Dryden on Jam Session vol. 17 & 18 – allabout jazz) 1. Alone Together (Arthur Schwartz)2. I Thought About You (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. …
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Marcus Printup, Joe Magnarelli, Ryan Kisor – Jam Session Vol. 25 (SCCD 31639)
1. Three And One (Thad Jones)2. Triple Talk (Andy LaVerne)3. Scandia Skies (Kenny Dorham)4. My One And Only Love (Mellin/Woods)5. Never Let Me Go (Jay Livingston/Ray Evans)6. Imagination (Jimmy Van Heusen)7. Impromptu (Andy LaVerne)8. Ca-Lee-So (Lee Morgan)9. Take The Coltrane (Duke Ellington) UPC/EAN: 716043163922
Harold Danko, Ron McClure – Wonderland (SCCD 31638)
1. Wonderland (Benny Carter)2. I Made You Laugh (Ron McClure)3. Nardis (Miles Davis)4. To Start Again (Harold Danko)5. Liz Ann (Cal Tjader)6. Freezin' (Ron McClure)7. Midnight Grazer's Dilemma (Ron McClure)8. I Do It Better At Night (Earl Hines)9. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young)10. Beautiful Friendship (Stanley Styne)11. Nightquest (Ron McClure) UPC/EAN: 716043163823
Dave Stryker – Strike Up The Band (SCCD 31637)
1. Strike Up The Band (George Gershwin)2. The Message (Xavier Davis)3. Airegin (Sonny Rollins)4. I Love You (Cole Porter)5. What Is This? (Dave Stryker)6. Peace Song (Andy McKee)7. Blues Strut (Dave Stryker)8. Saints And Sinners (Dave Stryker) UPC/EAN: 716043163724
Eliot Zigmund – Breeze (SCCD 31635)
“… Mr. Zigmund is more than merely well equipped for leadership, as he demonstrades so convincingly on this excellent session …” (Mark Gardner) 1. School Night (Mike Lee)2. Homeland (Gary Versace)3. I Wish I Knew (Harry Warren)4. After (Eliot Zigmund)5. Breeze (Eliot Zigmund)6. From The Bottom Up (Eliot Zigmund)7. For Scott (Phil Palombi)8. Mathew, In …
Christian Winther – Soul House (SCCD 31633)
Album “The Only Plan” SCCD 31585, “ It marks his rise as another promising tenor saxophonist among the ranks of well-schooled young jazz musicians ”. On his third album on the label here Winther plays a soulful jazz vibrant with feeling and passion. 1. Milla's Bounce (Christian Winther)2. For Kenny (Jackson, Ali)3. Aziel Dance (Jackson, …
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Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – Jazz Is Like A Banana (SCCD 31636)
1. Taranaki (Pierre Dørge) 2. A Minor Disturbance To Mr. Nielsen (Pierre Dørge) 3. Forgotten Highway (Irene Becker) 4. Café Central (Pierre Dørge) 5. Landscape With Animals (Pierre Dørge) 6. Blue Mask (Pierre Dørge) 7. Jazz Is Like A Banana (Pierre Dørge) 8. Tilo Akandita (Pierre Dørge) 9. By The Foot Of The Mountain (Pierre …
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Tom Guarna – Wingspan (SCCD 31634)
Out From The Underground , “….Guarna’s guitar brings a mellow approach to the session, merging with his sidemen in a legato affair that finds lyrical space everywhere. ….. Guarna enjoys his lyrical ride on this album of sweet delights.” (Jim Santella – allaboutjazz) Here on his third album Tom Guarna put together another delightful pianoless …
Stephen Riley – Once Upon A Dream (SCCD 31632)
On this his third album, the powerful duo collaboration between Stephen Riley and his colleague from Duke University bassist John Brown created a masterpiece. 1. Israel (Johnny Carisi)2. I'm An Old Cowhand (Johnny Mercer)3. In My Solitude (Duke Ellington)4. Swinging Till The Girls Come Home (Oscar Pettiford)5. Lover Come Back To Me (Sigmund Romberg)6. The …
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