Category Archives: Jazz

Gregory Tardy, Christian Winther, Wayne Escoffery – Jam Session Vol. 21 (SCCD 31613)

1. I'll Remember April (DePaul/Raye)2. Impressions (John Coltrane)3. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)4. Selfportrait In Three Colors (Charles Mingus)5. Crazy Love (JoAnne Tardy)6. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)7. On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislav Kaper)8. Au Privave (Charlie Parker) UPC/EAN: 716043161324

Harold Danko – Times Remembered (SCCD 31612)

Pianist Harodl Danko brings back his successful “Trilix”(SCCD ) trio to present another essential trio treats here. On “Trilix” album Donald Elfman of All About Jazz wrote, “When a piano trio—or any jazz group, for that matter—is at the top of its game, all of the qualities that make its individual members shine come to …

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Dave Ballou – Insistence (SCCD 31611)

On this his 8 th release, the leader Dave Ballou states, “Of the sessions I have made for SteepleChase this one is particularly significant. This recording represents a direction I have been headed in for years: informing one’s self with knowledge and experience, in both art and life, therefore increasing the potential to create a …

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Gregory Tardy – Steps Of Faith (SCCD 31610)

Gregory Tardy follows up his SteepleChase debut album “The Truth” (SCCD 31583) of 2006 with this new immensely inspiring recording. Matthew Miller of All About Jazz wrote of “The Truth” album, “Of the many stars to have emerged on the jazz horizon during the ‘90s, one of the most disciplined, emotive and perhaps underrated is …

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Stephen Riley – Easy To Remember (SCCD 31609)

“….it is Riley's highly personal approach which really grabs this listener and made producer Nils Winther an instant convert, determined to put him on tape. Nils feels Stephen to be one of the most distinctive and original of the younger sax players on the scene….” (Mark Garder, from the liner notes) Stephen Riley’s debut album …

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Dave Scott – Naiveté (SCCD 31608)

Dave Scott comments on this his second CD on SteepleChase, “ It is a joy for me to play regularly with great musicians of this calibre who seem to know instinctively what I am aiming for in each composition. This knowledge and understanding ensures that recording with them is a pleasurable experience." 1. Hypervigilance (Dave …

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Tom Guarna – Out From The Underground (SCCD 31607)

“ There can be no doubt that Tom Guarna and his three dedicated colleagues make their mark with an hour of fluent and adventurous music, confirming that besides being an exceptional guitarist, the leader is also a composer and arranger of genuine ability …” (from the liner notes by Mark Gardner) 1. Old Lady (Tom …

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Jed Levy – Gateway (SCCD 31606)

When reviewing Levy’s previous release SCCD 31579 “ Mood Ellington”, BBC Music Magazine’s Richard Cook wrote, “… Levy offers one of the richest tenor sounds in contemporary jaz z…” 1. Life Of Riley (Jed Levy)2. Irony (Jed Levy)3. Gateway (Jed Levy)4. Lost April (Newman/Spencer/DeLange)5. Positivity (Jed Levy)6. Chorale (Jed Levy)7. How Am I To Know …

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Andy LaVerne – Time To Dream (SCCD 31605)

On this his latest solo recording the composer/performer Andy LaVerne states, “ This CD, as a personal statement, is one of the most important I have made since I began recording for SteepleChase 30 years ago. It demonstrates and documents how my writing has evolved over the years .” 1. Ellipsis (Andy LaVerne)2. Truth Be …

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