SCCD 31758 Nate Radley Quartet “Carillon” Although guitarist Nate Radley is a relatively new name on SteepleChase label, he has been an important member of the NY jazz scene since 2000 when he moved there with a master’s degree in music from New England Conservatory. He has made impressive appearances on this label in Eric …
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Stanley Cowell – Welcome To This World (SCCD 31757)
SCCD 31757 Stanley Cowell & Vic Juris “Welcome to This New World” The decade long collaboration between pianist Stanley Cowell and guitarist Vic Juris as fellow faculty members at the renowned Rutgers-Mason Gross School of the Arts produced here a fantastic “new world” of sounds of contemporary jazz. The latest and most powerful version of …
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Brian Charette – Borderline (SCCD 31756)
SCCD 31756 Brian Charette Solo B-3 “Borderline” While his previous release “ Music For Organ Sextette ” (SCCD 31731) is still enjoying superlative receptions by the critics and public alike for its most personal and innovative approach to Hammond B3 organ in a relatively large ensemble, Brian Charette emerges here with an intriguing collection of …
Dave Stryker – Blue To The Bone IV (SCCD 31755)
SCCD 31755 Dave Stryker "Blue to the Bone IV” Dave Stryker’s music is deeply rooted in blues, having performed with Jack McDuff in the 80s and Stanley Tarentine in the 90s. Dave’s special blend of jazz and blues culminated first time in 1996 in the form of “ Blue To The Bone I ” (SCCD …
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Gregory Tardy – Standards & More (SCCD 31754)
SCCD 31754 Gregory Tardy Quartet “Standards & More” As the title of this new album suggests Gregory Tardy and his excellent ensemble invested their energy in evergreen standards and jazz original classics here to fulfil his musical parents’ requests. “… Not only is he arguably the most original of the band’s improvisers, he’s also the …
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George Colligan – The Facts (SCCD 31752)
SCCD 31752 George Colligan Quartet “The Facts” 1. Blue State (George Colligan)2. Whadya Looking At? (George Colligan)3. Missing (George Colligan)4. Miriam Edward's New York Accent (George Colligan)5. Pup Pup (George Colligan)6. The Fact (George Colligan)7. Lydian Domination (George Colligan)8. Steppin' Out (Joe Jackson) UPC/EAN: 716043175222
Eliot Zigmund – Trio EZ (SCCD 33104)
SCCD 33104 Eliot Sigmund Trio EZ “Standard Fare” Veteran jazz drummer Eliot Zigmund has enjoyed a wide and varied career in jazz spanning forty years of playing with numerous jazz stars: Bill Evans, Jim Hall, Stan Getz, Benny Golson, Lee Konitz, among others. Born 1945 in the Bronx, Eliot grew up in the fertile New …
Ronan Guilfoyle – Renaissance Man (SCCD 33103)
SCCD 33103 Ronan Guilfoyle “Renaissance Man” Ronan has been composing for classical ensembles since 1993, specialising in compositions which feature both improvised and written music. “Renaissance Man” is a superb example of Guilfoyle’s enormous compositional talent for contemporary music. 1. Stillness/Movement (Ronan Guilfoyle)2. Mr. BP (Ronan Guilfoyle)3. George's Hat (Ronan Guilfoyle)4. This Was Very Odd …
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Skip Wilkins – Father And Son (SCCD 33102)
SCCD 33102 Skip Wilkins “Father & Son” Renowned educator, composer/pianist Skip Wilkins teamed up with his son Daniel, a new talent on tenor saxophone to present “Father & Son” album with Skip’s working trio: Scott Lee on bass and Jeff Hirshfield on drums. Tenor saxophonist, Daniel Wilkins is young artist on the New York jazz …
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Old Time Musketry – Different Times (SCCD 33101)
SCCD 33101 Old Time Musketry “Different Times” Old Time Musketry presents a joyous music that draws on the exuberant spirit of early jazz, the poignant melodies and soulful grooves of rock and folk music, the energy and spontaneity of free improvisation, and a wilfully experimental attitude towards combining these elements into a unique vision of …
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