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SCCD 31480 Shades Of Miles / Dave Stryker Dave Stryker, who is ever striving to meet a new challenge, re-examines here on his 12 th album on the label, the impact of Miles Davis’ music from the late 60s. Based on the sound and format of Miles’ “Bitches Brew” period, Stryker creates intriguing music of …
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SCCD 31479 Pride / Lee Konitz Quartet Lee Konitz, at seventy something, is one of the most active jazz musicians, not just for his age but simply active, period. He is constantly on the road or in the studios with insatiable appetite for performing. On this date the veteran is surrounded by three Young Lions …
SCCD 31478 Between Mars & Earth / Andy LaVerne & Dave Samuels One of the earlier entries of Andy LaVerne’s discography on this label was a highly acclaimed duo recording with vibraphonist Dave Samuels “Fountainhead” (SCCD 31261). Nine years later the two artists got together again in the studio with an addition of bass by …
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SCCD 31477 Compassion / LeeAnn Ledgerwood Solo A Tribute to John Coltrane A solo recording of the Coltrane compositions (and a tune that has been associated with Coltrane) has been on pianist LeeAnn Ledgerwood’s mind for quite some time. Coltrane has been one of the major influences and inspiration for Ledgerwood. The intensively engaging performance …
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SCCD 31476 Footprints / Michael Cochrane Trio Pianist Michael Cochrane displays here his deep appreciation and understanding of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter’s music of the 60s. The 73 minutes of Shorter melodies are performed with great sensitivity, imaginations and dexterity by one of the best jazz piano trios today. “Cochrane is a mature and imaginative pianist …
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SCCD 31475 Temperament / Tony Purrone Trio “Temperament” is Tony Purrone’s fourth entry on SteepleChase label and is an aptly entitled one. As writer Mark Gardner puts it in the linernotes, “ Guitarist TonyPurrone possesses temperament in the most positive sense. Gregarious, fast-talking and straight-dealing, Tony is proud of his Italianate background and takes similar …
1. What is this thing called love (Cole Porter)2. Tenderly (Hoagy Carmichael)3. I hear a rhapsody (Fragos/Baker)4. Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim)5. You go to my head (Coots/Gillespie)6. Autumn leaves (Joseph Kosma)7. The end of a love affair (Redding)8. Barbados (Charlie Parker) UPC/EAN: 716043147427
1. Think of one (Thelonious Monk)2. Blue in green (Bill Evans)3. The wind and the rain in your hair (Jack Lawrence/Clark Edwards)4. Your lady (John Coltrane)5. You and the night and the music (Schwartz/Dietz)6. How deep is the ocean (Irving Berlin)7. Doxy (Sonny Rollins) UPC/EAN: 716043147328
1. Gingerbread boy (Jimmy Heath)2. Mirror mirror (Chick Corea)3. Early minor (Joe Zawinul)4. Cyclic episode (Sam Rivers)5. Goodbye to childhood (Herbie Hancock)6. Roses poses (Bobby Hutcherson)7. Remember (Irving Berlin) UPC/EAN: 716043147229
1. Whatever possessed me (Tadd Dameron)2. I thought about you (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. I fall in love too easily (Jule Styne)4. Gnid (Tadd Dameron)5. Deep in a dream (Jimmy Van Heusen)6. The touch of your lips (Ray Noble)7. D's dilemma (Jimmy Heath)8. These foolish things (Marvell/Strachey/Link)9. When she smiles (Harold Danko)10. Way to go (Phil …
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