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SCCD 31272 Osaka Concert Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio "… The composer of Jordu gave a memorable concert in Osaka. A wonderful trio performance… " (Jazz Notes) 1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. No problem (Duke Jordan)4. There's a star for you (Duke Jordan)5. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)6. Cold bordeaux …
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SCCD 31271 Osaka Concert Vol. 1 / Duke Jordan Trio "… Jordan was warmly received in Japan. The Osaka concert is a confident and lively recording…it amply justifies the double release …" (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) 1. Subway blues (Duke Jordan)2. Flight to Jordan (Duke Jordan)3. Lady Dingbat (Duke Jordan)4. Night train from Snekkersten …
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SCCD 31270 Reconstruction / Bob Rockwell Quartet “… the American saxophonist Bob Rockwell on his latest quartet with vibes proves again that he is more than just a solid tenor player. It is evident in his vital yet well-controlled performance, for example on his own ‘Deedle Lum’ or in the simple and unconventional ballad play …
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SCCD 31269 Heavy Blue / Larry Willis Quintet “ …This is a session of fiery jazz that contiguously demands your attention. Willis plays it right by letting the hornmen do the donkey work while he keeps things tidy . “ (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) “.. .un bon disque d’un quintet d’une belle cohérence .” …
SCCD 31268 Ballads For Lulu / Louis Smith Quartet “ Trumpeter Louis Smith recorded for Blue Note in the 50s, joined the Horace Silver Quintet – then gave it all up for a career in teaching. Twenty years later he reappeared on SteepleChase and Ballads For Lulu may be his finest set since the comeback….Lovely, …
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SCCD 31267 Dance For Andy / Mike Richmond Quartet “ This is an excellent example of CD’s advantage over LP. The playing time is almost 1 1/4 hours and the sound is superb DDD; the music is all of a very high quality…I’ve played this CD a good many times since receiving it, and its …
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SCCD 31266 On A Misty Night / Junior Cook Quartet Veteran tenor man Junior Cook (1934-1992) was best known for his long association with the famous Horace Silver Quintet in the late 50s and early 60s. “ Junior Cook’s strong and positive tenor saxophone is always worth hearing…Cook’s warmth, logical improvising and relentless swing ensure …
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SCCD 31265 You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Ben Besiakov Trio Ben Besiakov is one of Denmark’s leading pianists from the younger generation and is the winner of Ben Webster prize in 1990. “… There are many records of worthy piano trios about, but this acoustically splendid DDD CD will rank high among them …
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SCCD 31264 Think On Me / Eddie Henderson Quintet “.. .His clean precise tone rides easily over the solid support of this hand-picked quintet…he plays throughout with facile elegance and expression. Whether delving into ballads…or the livelier numbers…, his musicianship is exemplary .” (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) 1. Restless dreams (Joe Locke)2. Come Sunday …
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SCCD 31263 Una Max / Louis Hayes Sextet Master drummer and band leader Louis Hayes (b. May 31, 1937 in Detroit) moved to New York in 1956 to replace Art Taylor in the Horace Silver Quintet and since then he has played with host of top names like Cannonball Adderley, Oscar Peterson, McCoy Tyner, Freddie …