SCCD 31196 Dark Warrior / Khan Jamal Quartet Vibist Khan Jamal (b. 1946 in Florida) was a frequent visitor to Copenhagen in the 80s. Here’s one of his best recordings on SteepleChase in that period. USA’s “Be-Bop And Beyond” wrote, “ The music of Khan Jamal …manages to be both explorative and melodic. …He has …
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Duke Jordan – Tivoli Two (SCCD 31193)
SCCD 31193 Tivoli Two / Duke Jordan Trio One of the few remaining first generation bebop piano players, Duke Jordan is still active on the scene. This is the second volume from the relaxed live session at Tivoli Gardens’ jazz club “Slukefter” (earlier release Tivoli One SCCD 31189 ). “ The program offers a well …
Red Holloway – Nica’s Dream (SCCD 31192)
SCCD 31192 Nica's Dream / Red Holloway Quartet Veteran blues-jazz saxophonist Red Holloway (b. May 31, 1927 in Helena, Arkansas) turned pro while still at Chicago Music School in 1943 by joining the Gene Wright band. Later he formed his own group as well as played with Lionel Hampton, Ben Webster and other giants. In …
Doug Raney – Blue And White (SCCD 31191)
SCCD 31191 Blue And White / Doug Raney Quartet Guitarist Doug Raney (b. 1957 in New York) moved to Copenhagen in the late 70s. He has developed his own style with more contemporary taste than his famous guitarist father Jimmy Raney. Doug has made quite a few recordings on SteepleChase starting the debut album (SCCD …
Horace Parlan – Like Someone In Love (SCCD 31178)
SCCD 31178 Like Someone In Love / Horace Parlan Trio Trio setting best portrays Horace Parlan’s unique method of piano playing with the strong left-hand technique which he developed to supplement his partially paralysed right hand. Here with bassist Lundgaard who is on his way to the stardom as Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen has archived and …
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Bernt Rosengren – Surprise Party (SCCD 31177)
SCCD 31177 Surprise Party / Bernt Rosengren Quartet Sweden’s top saxophonist/composer/arranger/bandleader Rosengren (b. 1937) gained wide recognition through his work with Krzysztof Komeda in Poland and his performance in the soundtrack of Polanski’s film “Knife In The Water” in 1962. Later he played with George Russell, Don Cherry and Lars Gullin. In the late 70s …
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Joe Bonner – Suburban Fantasies (SCCD 31176)
SCCD 31176 Suburban Fantasies / Joe Bonner & Johnny Dyani Pianist Joe Bonner was a frequent visitor to Copenhagen in the 80s. Bonner’s modernistic approach matched extremely well with the free spirited bass of Dyani who resided in Denmark at the time. The collaboration between Bonner and Dyani produced a very successful trio recording with …
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Duke Jordan – Truth (SCCD 31175)
SCCD 31175 Truth / Duke Jordan Trio The late 1970’s were Duke Jordan’s most productive period. Here with his trio from the best seller “Flight To Denmark” (SCCD 31011), Duke Jordan plays Duke Jordan one of the most prolific and superb composers of bop. 1. Lay out blues (Duke Jordan)2. 32nd Street love (Duke Jordan)3. …
John Tchicai, Pierre Dørge – Ball At Louisiana (SCCD 31174)
SCCD 31174 Ball At Louisianna / John Tchicai & Pierre Dørge The collaboration between Dano-Congolese saxophonist Tchicai and Danish guitarist Dørge has produced a number of recordings on SteepleChase in various settings including Dørge’s big band New Jungle Orchestra (SCCD 31188, 31208, 31228 ). This is their first duo album recorded live at the famous …
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Jack Walrath – In Europe (SCCD 31172)
SCCD 31172 In Europe / Jack Walrath Quintet Trumpeter, composer/arranger Walrath (b. January 17, 1934 in Dallas) has co-led group Change with Gary Peacock in the late 60s and later joined Charles Mingus’s band (1974 – 8)for which he also worked as arranger. From the 80s he formed his own group and toured Europe extensively. …