SCCD 31324 Crossroad / Kevin Hays Quintet For his third CD here, Kevin Hays leads a quintet with outstanding New York musicians. “ Kevin Hays shows on this set that he is not an overbearing leader but he exhibits a happy knack of drawing out the best from those in his company….No wonder he is …
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Steve Slagle – The Steve Slagle Quartet (SCCD 31323)
SCCD 31323 The Steve Slagle Quartet / Steve Slagle Quartet “… Slagle is an exceptionally clever and erudite improviser…Slagle’s new CD richly repays careful listening .” (Cadence) “… He’s a developed soloist, with smooth phrasing and an affinity for speed…..fine record .” (Down Beat) 1. Leadbelly sez (Steve Slagle)2. Mondo (Steve Slagle)3. Dream life (Steve …
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Eddie Harris – For You, For Me For Evermore (SCCD 31322)
SCCD 31322 For You, For Me, For Evermore / Eddie Harris As the composer of the famous “Freedom Jazz Dance” and with the million seller success of his recording of “Exodus” , Eddie Harris (b. Oct. 20, 1934 in Chicago) is probably the most prominent Chicago tenor. This Copenhagen recording, however, will be the most …
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Billy Harper – Live On Tour In The Far East, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31321)
SCCD 31321 LIVE on tour in the far east Vol. 2 / Billy Harper Quintet “… captures Billy Harper on tour, at the top of his game, accompanied by what is clearly a working group …” (Cadence) “.. .In this concert in Taiwan in April 1991, Harper is at his best in the past few …
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Von Freeman – Lester Leaps In (SCCD 31320)
SCCD 31320 Lester Leaps In / Von Freeman Quartet Not only is Von Freeman a father-figure along side of Gene Ammons in the robust and expressive Chicago-tenor style but he has been a big influence on players like Johnny Griffin, Clifford Jordan. “… Von is still going strong… with strong dramatic nerve..” (Aarhus Stiftstidende) 1. …
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Andy LaVerne – Buy One Get One Free (SCCD 31319)
1. Pairs of chairs (Andy LaVerne)2. Orbit (Bill Evans)3. Fine tune (Andy LaVerne)4. Maiden voyage (Herbie Hancock)5. Buy one, get one free (Andy LaVerne)6. By myself (Dietz/Schwartz)7. Elm (Richie Beirach)8. Invisible man (Andy LaVerne)9. Intervallic denial (Andy LaVerne)10. Spain (Chick Corea) UPC/EAN: 716043131921
Larry Willis – Unforgettable (SCCD 31318)
SCCD 31318 Unforgettable / Larry Willis “ The nineties are becoming the decade of the rediscovery of Nat ‘King’ Cole.…Larry Willis offers his interpretations of nine songs associated with Cole. Willis’ piano stylings are very melodically lush…Larry Willis is a thoughtful, daring stylist …” (Len Bukowski, Cadence) 1. Somewhere along the way (S. Gallop/K. Adams)2. …
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Larry Schneider – Blind Date (SCCD 31317)
SCCD 31317 Blind Date / Larry Schneider Quartet Schneider and LaVerne have worked together for a long time in various settings. Their duo recording of Bill Evans related tunes (SCCD 31307 Bill Evans…Person We Knew) received critical acclaim and commercial success. “ The abilities of Larry Schneider, Andy Laverne and company can be in no …
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Paul Bley – Caravan Suite (SCCD 31316)
SCCD 31316 Caravan Suite / Paul Bley “… On his new SteepleChase CD, Paul explores ‘Caravan’ for almost 31 minutes, …each section stands alone as a satisfying whole…This one has been replayed again and again since it arrived…There are liner notes by Chris Sheridan and production is excellent. Highly recommended .” (Richard B. Kamins, Cadence) …
Dave Stryker – Blue Degrees (SCCD 31315)
SCCD 31315 Blue Degrees / Dave Stryker Quartet Having worked in the Brother Jack McDuff’s band in the 80s, it was an obvious choice for Dave Stryker to record this his second album for SteepleChase with organ (played by the excellent young organist Larry Goldings). Following the highly acclaimed debut album (Strike Zone SCCD 31277) …