SCCD 31481 Chainsaw / Ari Ambrose Quartet Ari Ambrose with this his third CD is no longer a new comer who need an introduction. Although he is still young (26) and relatively new on the scene, there is no doubt that here is an artist with tremendous potential. As his former teacher saxophonist Dick Oatts …
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Dave Stryker – Shades Of Miles (SCCD 31480)
SCCD 31480 Shades Of Miles / Dave Stryker Dave Stryker, who is ever striving to meet a new challenge, re-examines here on his 12 th album on the label, the impact of Miles Davis’ music from the late 60s. Based on the sound and format of Miles’ “Bitches Brew” period, Stryker creates intriguing music of …
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Lee Konitz – Pride (SCCD 31479)
SCCD 31479 Pride / Lee Konitz Quartet Lee Konitz, at seventy something, is one of the most active jazz musicians, not just for his age but simply active, period. He is constantly on the road or in the studios with insatiable appetite for performing. On this date the veteran is surrounded by three Young Lions …
Andy LaVerne, Dave Samuels – Between Earth & Mars (SCCD 31478)
SCCD 31478 Between Mars & Earth / Andy LaVerne & Dave Samuels One of the earlier entries of Andy LaVerne’s discography on this label was a highly acclaimed duo recording with vibraphonist Dave Samuels “Fountainhead” (SCCD 31261). Nine years later the two artists got together again in the studio with an addition of bass by …
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LeeAnn Ledgerwood – Compassion (SCCD 31477)
SCCD 31477 Compassion / LeeAnn Ledgerwood Solo A Tribute to John Coltrane A solo recording of the Coltrane compositions (and a tune that has been associated with Coltrane) has been on pianist LeeAnn Ledgerwood’s mind for quite some time. Coltrane has been one of the major influences and inspiration for Ledgerwood. The intensively engaging performance …
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Michael Cochrane – Footprints (SCCD 31476)
SCCD 31476 Footprints / Michael Cochrane Trio Pianist Michael Cochrane displays here his deep appreciation and understanding of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter’s music of the 60s. The 73 minutes of Shorter melodies are performed with great sensitivity, imaginations and dexterity by one of the best jazz piano trios today. “Cochrane is a mature and imaginative pianist …
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Tony Purrone – Temperament (SCCD 31475)
SCCD 31475 Temperament / Tony Purrone Trio “Temperament” is Tony Purrone’s fourth entry on SteepleChase label and is an aptly entitled one. As writer Mark Gardner puts it in the linernotes, “ Guitarist TonyPurrone possesses temperament in the most positive sense. Gregarious, fast-talking and straight-dealing, Tony is proud of his Italianate background and takes similar …
Ivan Klansky – Smetana: Complete Piano Works, Volume 6 (KON 32306)
1. Countrywoman Polka, 1879 (Bedrich Smetana)2. Little Galopp, 1832 (Bedrich Smetana)3. Galopp di Bravoura, 1840 (Bedrich Smetana)4. Variations on the Czech song "Sil jsem proso" (Bedrich Smetana)5. Etude in C Major, 1846 (Bedrich Smetana)6. Etude in A minor, 1846 (Bedrich Smetana)7. Morceau caractéristigue in C flat Major 1847 (Bedrich Smetana)8. Caprice in G minor, 1848 …
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Troels Svane – Nørholm, Klit, Maegaard, Christensen: Cathedral, Contemporary Works For Solo Cello (KON 32305)
1. Katedral (Anders Nordentoft)2. El mar del tiempo perdido (Mogens Christensen)3. Partita Op. 103 (Jan Maegaard)4. Arroyo de la Miel (Lars Klit)5. A Fantasia for the Viol (Bo Andersen)6. In The Middle Of Darkness Op. 131 (Ib Nørholm) UPC/EAN: 716043230525
St Petersburg Chamber Orchestra, Edward Serov, Ariadna Tugay – Suk, Elgar, Bartok, Hannikainen (KON 32304)
1. Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 6: Adagio con moto (Josef Suk)2. Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 6: Allegro ma non troppo e grazioso (Josef Suk)3. Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 6: Adagio (Josef Suk)4. Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 6: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo presto (Josef Suk)5. Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 20: …