Category Archives: Jazz

Horace Parlan – Musically Yours (SCCD 31141)

SCCD 31141 Musically Yours / Horace Parlan This first solo recording by Horace Parlan (b. January 19, 1931 in Pittsburgh) reflects the pianist’s relaxed and gentle personality. 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. …

Continue reading “Horace Parlan – Musically Yours (SCCD 31141)”

Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 3 (SCCD 31104)

SCCD 31104 On Stage Vol. 3 / Clifford Jordan Quartet This is the last of the “Live” series of Clifford Jordan and the Magic Triangle (The Cedar Walton Trio) concert at the BIM House in Amsterdam, Holland. The quartet was a frequent visitor to the European jazz scene during the early 70s and impressed critics …

Continue reading “Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 3 (SCCD 31104)”

Tete Montoliu – Words Of Love (SCCD 31084)

SCCD 31084 Words Of Love / Tete Montoliu Blind Catalan pianist Tete Montoliu (b. March 28, 1933 in Barcelona) has long been a well-kept European secret but such situation changed for good in the mid 70s. Through the series of highly acclaimed recordings he has done for SteepleChase, this phenomenal talent on piano began to …

Continue reading “Tete Montoliu – Words Of Love (SCCD 31084)”

Horace Parlan – Frank-ly Speaking (SCCD 31076)

SCCD 31076 Frank-ly Speaking / Horace Parlan Quintet Pianist Horace Parlan flew to New York (he has been a resident of Denmark since 1972) to record this his third album for SteepleChase. The band which Horace put together with his favourite musicians had played the night before the recording at Rigmor’s Storyville Club in Manhattan. …

Continue reading “Horace Parlan – Frank-ly Speaking (SCCD 31076)”

Onaje Allan Gumbs – Onaja (SCCD 31069)

SCCD 31069 Onaje / Onaje Allan Gumbs This is Onaje Allan Gumbs’ first recording under his own name. Born in New York in 1950, Onaje studied music education and piano at Fredonia State University. Has played with Betty Carter, Kenny Burrell, Norman Connors, Freddie Waits, Dakota Station Clifford Jordan to mention a few and is …

Continue reading “Onaje Allan Gumbs – Onaja (SCCD 31069)”

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Kenneth Knudsen – Pictures (SCCD 31068)

SCCD 31068 Pictures / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen & Kenneth Knudsen “ This is a relaxed, reflective album of musical sketches by a most compatible duo. Knudsen is a Danish pianist for whom Pedersen has a great deal of respect….Altogether a most agreeable set by two fine musical craftsmen .” (Jazz Journal International) 1. Skagen (Kenneth …

Continue reading “Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Kenneth Knudsen – Pictures (SCCD 31068)”

Frank Strozier – Remember Me (SCCD 31066)

SCCD 31066 Remember Me / Frank Strozier Sextet “ It’s almost criminal that a musician and composer as accomplished as Strozier would have to wait fifteen years before getting another chance to record as a leader …” (Cadence) Indeed, Frank Strozier (b. June 13, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee) had quite a career record playing with …

Continue reading “Frank Strozier – Remember Me (SCCD 31066)”

Claude Williams – The Fiddler (SCCD 31051)

SCCD 31051 Call For The Fiddler / Claude Williams Quintet Claude “Fiddler” Williams (born February 22, 1908 in Oklahoma) made this recording during his tour in Europe 18 years ago. The great veteran of jazz violin is known for his strong style. “ … a fiddler who practically raises the roof, who stomps and riffs …

Continue reading “Claude Williams – The Fiddler (SCCD 31051)”