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SCCD 31427 Out Of Nowhere / Lee Konitz – Paul Bley Quartet One of the most intriguing releases of the year on SteepleChase is this one by the two true originals of jazz. “… no pianist other than Bill Evans has so suited Mr.Konitz’s approach as Paul Bley. Each has a way with a song …
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SCCD 31426 Big Room / Dave Stryker Quartet On his latest album Dave Stryker put together a superlative group featuring the New York scene’s most original tenor saxophonist Rick Perry. With his “ enormous technique, rock-hard swing, and a penchant for finely-sculpted solos ” (Chicago Weekly) and “ with a soulful, Grant Green tone and …
SCCD 31425 Round Trip / Keith Copeland Trio Following the successful first leader album SCCD 31395 “The Irish Connection”, drummer Keith Copeland with his Celtic partners presents another album brimming with vitality and original ideas. 1. Round trip (Ornette Coleman)2. Nov. 17 (Ronan Guilfoyle)3. Tricotism (Oscar Pettiford)4. You don't know what love is (DePaul/Raye)5. My …
SCCD 31424 Shades Of Love / Walt Dickerson Originally released in SteepleChase direct-to-disc series. “… truly successful, both musically and technically. …compositions of compelling interest. The sounds on this record will test even the very best systems …” (Hi-Fi Answers) “… a glimpse into the musings of a totally original musician .” (Greg Murphy, Jazz …
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SCCD 31423 Ice Scape / Reuben Brown Trio Here’s a much overdue leadership debut by the legendary Washington-based pianist/composer Reuben Brown. “… we are introduced to a mature talent in full bloom and bursting with original ideas …” (Mark Gardner) 1. Billy (Reuben Brown)2. Mack the knife (Kurt Weil)3. A night in Tunesia (Dizzy Gillespie)4. …
SCCD 31422 All Of Three / Dick Oatts Trio Dick Oatts is one of the latest addition to SteepleChase exclusive recording artists’ list. He has been one of the most sought after saxophone players on the New York scene in the past twenty years. He started out with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and played …
SCCD 31421 Left Alone / Rich Perry Quartet “ Rich Perry will definitely add to his growing reputation with the circulation of this latest manifestation of his seductive saxophoning…in yet another persuasive memoir of his enviable clarity and finely focused musical vision .” (Mark Gardner) 1. Infant eyes (Wayne Shorter)2. Tripping (Andrew Hill)3. Left alone …
SCCD 31420 What's Goin' On / Frank Strozier Quintet Previously released as limited edition of Direct-to-disc is now available on CD with an extra disc version. “… a very strong album, full of energy, its impact heightened by the clarity and immediacy of the sound …” (Hi Fi Pleasure) “ What a fresh, bright and …
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SCCD 31419 When Children Smile / Steve LaSpina Bassist/composer Steve LaSpina returned to studio with his regular group plus a new trumpet talent Dave Ballou to create a captivating programme of original performance on his fifth CD for SteepleChase. 1. When children smile (Steve LaSpina)2. Solar (Miles Davis)3. There Is No Moon At All (Steve …
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SCCD 31418 Stan Getz In Chappaqua / Andy LaVerne Quartet Andy LaVerne’s latest CD on SteepleChase is dedicated to the memory of Stan Getz, one of the most significant saxophone soloists of the 20 th century. LaVerne was the pianist of the Stan Getz quartet from 1977 to 1981 during which period LaVerne wrote most …
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