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Since his first leader album (SCCD 31313 “New Horizon”) in 1992 bassist/composer/leader Steve LaSpina has been acclaimed both as composer and performer for his consistently creative releases on SteepleChase. The latest release “Remember When”, as Mark Gardner describes in the linernotes, “… constitute a recital of rare balance in which heartfelt emotions and poignancy are …
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Though Ted Brown co-led a CD (“Dig-It” SCCD 31466) with Lee Konitz in 1999, this is the first leader album in some 15 years for this legendary tenor stylist from the Lennie Tristano school. “ Ted has been an uncompromising individualist throughout his stop/start career. From an early age he realised and recognised the importance …
40 years ago Bill Evans and Jim Hall recorded two brilliant duo albums called “Intermodulations” and “Undercurrent”. Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie whose collaboration dates back to the late 1960s have been inspired by the Evans-Hall recordings and have been experimenting with the format. Andy LaVerne remarks, " Over the years we have collaborated as …
“…This is jazz of today but played in the spirit of the music's history and with an awareness of its best traditions. Jamming lives!” (Mark Gardner) CD Review’s Rick Finlay wrote, “… SteepleChase’s series of jam sessions drawing together the cream of the contemporary jazz world makes a refreshing change these days .” 1. It's …
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“… Dave Ballou, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt pooled their considerable instrumental resources to fashion the fifth session in the SteepleChase landmark series documenting where contemporary jazz and some of its most distinctive voices are at these days. The contents of this CD, its predecessors and the sets to come suggest, most emphatically, that the …
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“… a first class young musician, …an intelligent, possibly major talent …” (Jazz Journal) “ … impressive leader debut …a fully formed stylist, …a writer of substance .” (JazzTimes) “… Ambrose passes all test with four stars …” (Dick Bogle) “… Ambrose is a star on the rise …”(CD Review) 1. Jazmin (Ari Ambrose)2. When …
“Don Friedman is probably playing better now than at any other period of his splendid career. Maturity has brought a deepening of emotional expression, a refinement of touch and the knowledge of exactly how much he wants to say within a given performance……On this beautifully conceived and executed CD, Don is in the bright company …
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SCCD30010/17 Dexter Gordon “Complete Trio & Quartet Recordings “ SteepleChase released its first LP (SCCD 31001 Live At Montmartre Jackie McLean Quartet) in January 1973. Yes, it’s 30 years ago. SteepleChase celebrates the 30 th anniversary with this special release of Dexter Gordon 8-CD box set with 52-page booklet loaded with hitherto unpublished photos of …
1. Vanvidsfantasi: I Vanvidsefterårsnat (Rued Langgaard)2. Vanvidsfantasi: II Efterårsengel (Rued Langgaard)3. Vanvidsfantasi: III Vanvidsgang (Rued Langgaard)4. Blomstervignetter I: I Rødtjørn (Rued Langgaard)5. Blomstervignetter I: II Aakande (Rued Langgaard)6. Blomstervignetter I: III Forglemmigej (Rued Langgaard)7. Blomstervignetter I: IV Tusindfryd (Rued Langgaard)8. La Beguinage, Lille Klaversonate: I Andante marcato (Rued Langgaard)9. La Beguinage, Lille Klaversonate: II (Rued …
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1. Duo Op. 80 No. 1: Allegro con gusto (Friedrich Kunlau)2. Duo Op. 80 No. 1: Andante con moto (Friedrich Kunlau)3. Duo Op. 80 No. 1: Rondo. Allegro moderato (Friedrich Kunlau)4. Duo Op. 80 No. 2: Adagio / Allegro con brio (Friedrich Kunlau)5. Duo Op. 80 No. 2: Allegro con brio (Friedrich Kunlau)6. Duo Op. …