Following the impressive rendition of Coltrane’s music by this pianist on SCCD 31477 “Compassion”, LeeAnn Ledgerwood dedicates this CD to Bill Evans whose music changed her life. As she puts it in the linernote: “ …Art, the art that jazz is, is an experience. Anyone can have it, participate in it, and revel in the …
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Ari Ambrose – Early Song (SCCD 31496)
Since his recording debut in 1998 “Introducing Ari Ambrose” (SCCD 31450) at the age of 24, this “first class young musician” (Eddie Blackwell, Jazz Journal) has already cut three more albums of his own and has firmly developed to be a major voice in the younger generation. With his long-time friend and musical partner George …
Tony Purrone – The Tonester (SCCD 31495)
The trio Tony Purrone has been leading for a several seasons has an electronic edge with six-string electric bass by guitarist’s long time sidekick Dave Anderson and that’s the sound Tony the Tonester has been exploring for quite some time. The wizard of electric guitar in his favourite setting created a spellbound CD of contemporary …
Dexter Gordon – Loose Walk (SCCD 36032)
SCCD 36031 Wee Dot / Dexter Gordon Quartet Montmartre Jazzhus 1965 After a short stay in New York, Dexter returned to his favourite city of Copenhagen in June 1965 and resumed his career’s best and most productive period. This second volume of electrifying live recording finds Dexter with his all-time favourite rhythm section. 1. There'll …
Dexter Gordon – Wee Dot (SCCD 36031)
SCCD 36031 Wee Dot / Dexter Gordon Quartet Montmartre Jazzhus 1965 After a short stay in New York, Dexter returned to his favourite city of Copenhagen in June 1965 and resumed his career’s best and most productive period. This is the first volume of magnificent live performances from Dexter’s favourite club “Jazzhus Montmartre”. 1. Take …
The Contemporary Jazz Quartet, Sunny Murray – Action Action (SCCD 36029/30)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 36029/30 Action Action / The Contemporary Jazz Quartet/ Quintet The Original DEBUT Recordings 1964 & 1967 The legendary recordings by the TCJQ for the Danish DEBUT label have been out of print for more than a couple of decades. This double CD-set including the two original LP releases is not only the …
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Michael Cochrane – Minor Matrix (SCCD 31494)
Michael Cochrane starts his new CD with Bud Powell’s classic “I’ll Keep Loving you” manifesting again his musical roots and influences. As John Murph of JazzTimes once wrote about Cochrane’s SteepleChase debut album Cutting Edge, this album also “ sings unapologetically that bebop indeed still lives. ” 1. I'll keep loving you (Bud Powell)2. One …
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Andy LaVerne – Know More (SCCD 31493)
SteepleChase opens a new century with one of its favourite genre, piano trio, with the label’s long time contributor Andy LaVerne. This LaVerne’s 20th entry on the label features recent originals by the pianist including title tune “Know More”. 1. Fire wire (Andy LaVerne)2. Think tank (Andy LaVerne)3. Sudden wealth syndrome (Andy LaVerne)4. Where and …
Rich Perry – O Grande Amor (SCCD 31492)
Rich Perry is undoubtedly one of the most original voices on tenor saxophone today. “ Rich Perry continues to surprise us with his thoughtful, well shaped and passionate excursions. O Grande Amor is another of his CDs you will want to play repeatedly ….” (Mark Gardner – from the linernotes) 1. Nardis (Bill Evans)2. On …
Brad Goode, Ira Sullivan – Toy Trumpet (SCCD 31491)
Like his mentor Von Freeman, trumpeter Brad Goode has been a star player in the Chicago scene for quite some time. Though classically trained in violin, trumpet and contrabass and with Bachelor and Master degrees in music, Brad Goode learned and shaped his style as jazz musician by performing with numerous local musicians in Chicago …
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