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SCCD 31351 Dedicated To You / Von Freeman Quartet This new recording of Chicago’s grand old man (b. October 3, 1922) Von Freeman showcases again his ever-strong playing with the distinctive tenor tones. Together with his highly acclaimed release “Never Let Me Go” SCCD 31310 and Louis Smith’s “Silvering” SCCD 31336 in which he joined …
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SCCD 31350 Next Age / Harold Danko Quartet Pianist/composer Harold Danko is best known for his association with hosts of jazz luminaries including Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Woody Herman, Lee Konitz, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. This is Danko’s first recording under his own name for SteepleChase leading his working group. Understanding and communicative closeness …
SCCD 31349 Setup / Stanley Cowell Sextet Pianist/composer Stanley Cowell (b. May 5, 1941 in Toledo, OH) for this latest recording chose sextet format, which displays his highly personal writing style and his tremendous talent as an arranger/bandleader. The front-line consisting of Henderson, Margitza and Griffin makes a great contribution with their performance of fire, …
SCCD 31348 At Copenhagen Jazz House / Paul Bley Paul Bley has been one of the most fascinating jazz pianists in the last four decades since his recording debut in 1954. This is Bley’s second solo recording for SteepleChase and this time the setting is in “live” at Copenhagen’s most active club “Jazz House”. Whether …
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SCCD 31347 Mohawk / Larry Schneider Quartet Larry Schneider on this latest recording plays alto sax instead of tenor sax which is his instrument. And when a jazz saxophone player picks up alto, there is one thing in his mind: CHARLIE PARKER. “Larry Schneider Plays Charlie Parker” is what this CD is all about. A …
SCCD 31346 Copelhagen Calypso / Kenny Werner This is Kenny Werner’s second appearance on the SteepleChase Fazioli solo recording series. His first “Meditation” SCCD 31327 was a great success in both USA and Europe. 1. If I should lose you (Robin/Rainger)2. Ballad for Trane (Kenny Werner)3. My romance (Richard Rodgers)4. Copenhagen calypso (Kenny Werner)5. What …
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SCCD 31345 Full Moon / Dave Stryker Quartet Here’s Dave Stryker’s brand new recording with his own quartet. The group has existed for more than 10 years and its close and compatible collaboration among the memebers shows everywhere on this CD. 1. The sphinx (Ornette Coleman)2. I mean you (Thelonious Monk)3. Wise one (John Coltrane)4. …
SCCD 31344 If We May / Paul Bley Trio It has been 40 years since Paul Bley cut his first album and he has been one of the most original exponents of jazz piano during these years. Though most of the titles here have been recorded by Bley before, every Paul Bley fan knows and …
SCCD 31343 Eclipse / Steve LaSpina Quartet Bassist Steve LaSpina (b. March 24, 1954 in Texas) is one of the leading figures of New York’s jazz scene today. Following his first leader album on SteepleChase (SCCD 31313 New Horizon), LaSpina surrounds himself with the same empathic sidemen as the previous album and continues to concentrate …
SCCD 31342 In The Mood For A Classic / Andy LaVerne Andy LaVerne plays Bud Powell This astounding solo recital of 17 Bud Powell compositions (plus two tributes) by Andy LaVerne was recorded in Copenhagen during LaVerne’s European tour last winter. This project was, however, not something accidentally took place just because the artist was …
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