SCCD 36037 Zonky / Brew Moore Quartet This Danish Radio transmission of 1966 together with the preceding two volumes (SCCD 36016 “If I Had You” and SCCD 36019 “I Should Care”) from 1965 make up a precious and important part of Brew Moore’s scarce discography and a reminder of a genius whose life ended too …
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Christian Winther – The Only Plan (SCCD 31585)
1. New York Strut (Christian Winther)2. Back It Up (Richard Doron Johnson)3. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)4. High Ground (Christian Winther)5. Bright Light (Christian Winther)6. The Only Plan (Christian Winther)7. Dahomey Dance (John Coltrane)8. There It Is! (Christian Winther) UPC/EAN: 716043158522
Stephen Riley – Inside Out (SCCD 31584)
“…From the listener’s point of view, the Stephen Riley Trio has made a most significant and satisfying start….As a leader, Stephen has hit the bull’s-eye first time…” (Mark Gardner) 1. All Alone (Irving Berlin)2. Bluesette (Toots Tielemanns)3. Barbados (Charlie Parker)4. Say It Isn't So (Irving Berlin)5. Bemsha Swing (Thelonious Monk)6. Ju Ju (Wayne Shorter)7. There's …
Gregory Tardy – The Truth (SCCD 31583)
“…This carefully conceived and beautifully executed set can only enhance the reputation of an exceedingly accomplished saxophonist/composer….” (Mark Gardner) 1. Yeshua (Gregory Tardy)2. Who Has Believed Our Message (Gregory Tardy)3. The Way, The Truth, The Life (Gregory Tardy)4. Love Never Fails (Gregory Tardy)5. Wade In The Water (Traditional)6. As The World Rejoices (Gregory Tardy)7. Rhythm …
Ron McClure, Steve LaSpina, Jay Anderson – Jam Session Vol. 16 (SCCD 31582)
Highly unusual jam of three bassists. This jam session is all about “ a celebration of a wondrous and indispensable voice in just about every jazz ensemble.” (Mark Gardner) On previous SteepleChase Jam Session series, CD Review’s Rick Finlay wrote, “… SteepleChase’s series of jam sessions drawing together the cream of the contemporary jazz world …
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Loren Stillman, Kris Allen, Chris Byars – Jam Session Vol. 15 (SCCD 31581)
The release of Jam Session Vol 15 featuring three young elites of alto sax coincides aptly with the 50 th anniversary year of Charlie Parker’s death. “… Jamming … is actually a creative igniter, serving to raise everyone’s game, while keeping a sense of perspective and respect for the music and each man’s place within …
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Vincent Gardner – Elbow Room (SCCD 31580)
“…Vincent Gardner has definitely arrived as a force to be reckoned with and merits all the elbow room he and his fluent trombone can find!” (Mark Gardner) 1. DoomZoom (Vincent Gardner)2. Snake Charmin' (Vincent Gardner)3. I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (Jule Styne)4. Can You Read My Mind (Bricusse/Williams)5. Four And One …
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Jed Levy – Mood Ellington (SCCD 31579)
“…The strength of the material inspired all of us and it was great to hear these tunes come to life. What started out as an early morning record date with some very challenging music soon progressed into downright fun and we all left with a smile on our face. I hope the smile is contagious …
Peter Zak – The Peter Zak Trio (SCCD 31578)
Peter Zak is the latest addition of pianist to SteepleChase. Except for a few months of extra-curricular jazz study at University of California, Berklee School Peter Zak has never received formal music education. This natural talent found his own way into the music to become the complete pianist equipped with impeccable taste, effortless ease and …
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Tom Guarna – Get Together (SCCD 31577)
Tom Guarna has been active on New York’s jazz scene since the late 80s playing with the Yellow Jackets, Randy Brecker, Lenny White, the Mingus Orchestra, among others. He is also widely known for his collaboration with Blood, Sweat and Tears in the late 90. “… Tom Guarna here makes an impressive, albeit belated, debut …