1. Alone together (Arthur Schwartz)2. Memories of you (Eubie Blake)3. Musically yours (Horace Parlan)4. Ill wind (Harry Arlen)5. Lullaby of the leaves (Petkere)6. Ruby my dear (Thelonious Monk)7. Jitterbug waltz (Fats Waller)8. Nardis (Bill Evans)1. Ruby My Dear (Thelonious Monk)2. Spring Is Here (Richard Rodgers)3. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing (Billy Strayhorn)4. Peace (Horace …
Category Archives: Jazz
Duke Jordan – Double Duke (SCCD 37039/40)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37039/40 Double Duke / Duke Jordan Trio Previously issued on SCCD 31135 & SCCD 31165 “Brooklyn pianist enjoys first rate bass and drums backup…He’s one of the giants of the bop era, but his stylings are contemporary and entertaining.” (Recommended album, Billboard) “… while Jordan’s elegantly simple playing is a delight, his …
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Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – The Bassic Trio (SCCD 37037/38)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37037/38 The Bassic Trio / Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen Trio Previously issued on SCCD 31083 & SCCD 31093 “… ‘Trio’ maintains a high level of ingenuity throughout: it demonstrates again NHØP’s facility and invention and confirms his position as one of the top ranking bassist .” (Bill Henderson, Black Music & Jazz …
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Buck Hill – Northeas Festival (SCCD 37035/36)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37035/36 Northsea Festival / Buck Hill Quartet Previously issued on SCCD 31160 & SCCD 31173 “ Buck Hill is one of the most notable ‘regional’ jazzmen in America …” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) “… the saxophonist is continuously improving…his contribution is ever convincingly superb ..” (Jazz Magazine) 1. Easy to love …
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Jackie McLean – Tune Up (SCCD 36023)
SCCD 36023 Tune Up / Jackie McLean Quartet The sequel to “Dr. Jackle” (SCCD 36005). Then 34 Jackie McLean was already a mature musician with personal style. “… a live recording in which McLean performs with clarity and beauty backed up by a fine rhythm section …” (Thomas Millroth, Orkester Journal) . 1. Tune up …
Michael Cochrane – Cutting Edge (SCCD 31430)
SCCD 31430 Cutting Edge / Michael Cochrane Quartet Michael Cochrane is one of the latest addition to SteepleChase exclusive recording artist list. “… Michael Cochrane deploys his considerable aptitude as piano stylist, leader, composer and arranger with warmth and wisdom in this rewarding session …” (Mark Gardner) 1. Lines of reason (Michael Cochrane)2. Moon and …
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Larry Schneider – Ali Girl (SCCD 31429)
SCCD 31429 Ali Girl / Larry Schneider Quartet On his fifth leader album on SteepleChase, Larry Schneider gives his soprano sax a spotlight. With his astonishingly beautiful sound on the instrument Schneider interprets some of the greatest American songs as well as his own intriguing compositions. 1. Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael)2. I'm old fashioned (Jerome Kern)3. …
Danny Walsh – D’s Mood (SCCD 31428)
SCCD 31428 D's Mood / Danny Walsh Quintet A relatively new name for the label but the SteepleChase listeners will remember Danny Walsh’s superb performance on Joe Locke’s 1993 CD “Wire Walker” (SCCD 31332). Here on his first leader album on SteepleChase Walsh surrounds himself with the hippest rhythm section the New York scene can …
Lee Konitz, Paul Bley – Out Of Nowhere (SCCD 31427)
SCCD 31427 Out Of Nowhere / Lee Konitz – Paul Bley Quartet One of the most intriguing releases of the year on SteepleChase is this one by the two true originals of jazz. “… no pianist other than Bill Evans has so suited Mr.Konitz’s approach as Paul Bley. Each has a way with a song …
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Dave Stryker – Big Room (SCCD 31426)
SCCD 31426 Big Room / Dave Stryker Quartet On his latest album Dave Stryker put together a superlative group featuring the New York scene’s most original tenor saxophonist Rick Perry. With his “ enormous technique, rock-hard swing, and a penchant for finely-sculpted solos ” (Chicago Weekly) and “ with a soulful, Grant Green tone and …