SCCD 31417Hi-Fly / Horace Parlan Track 1-6 were originally issued as SCD-17003 (Direct-to-Disc LP) Other tracks previously unissued “… a record that is superbly recorded by the direct cut method, and a record that demands to be recommended for your late night and good cognac mood .” (Barry McRae, Jazz Journal International) 1. Hi-fly (Randy …
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Steve Slagle – Alto Blue (SCCD 31416)
SCCD 31416 Alto Blue / Steve Slagle Quartet This is the third alto-trumpet quartet recording Steve Slagle has made for SteepleChase and the first one with all the settings in blues. As Steve puts it, “ You know, when you get to the bare bones, what you hit is the blues …”. 1. Blues not …
Louis Smith – There Goes My Heart (SCCD 31415)
SCCD 31415 There Goes My Heart / Louis Smith Quintet Since his retirement as a music educator in 1993, Louis Smith has been back to the full-time jazz scene with vigour and devotion. Here on his 7 th album for SteepleChase Louis is undoubtedly in his top form. 1. SGB (Louis Smith)2. Ray's idea (Ray …
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George Colligan – The Newcomer (SCCD 31414)
SCCD 31414 The Newcomer / George Colligan Quintet One of New York’s most sought-after pianists George Colligan displays again his extraordinary talent as a performer/composer/arranger here in his second leader album on SteepleChase (the first release: SCCD 31382 Activism ). 1. The Big Puch (Wayne Shorter)2. Submersion (George Colligan)3. The newcomer (Mercedes Rossy)4. #10 (Kurt …
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Ron McClure – Closer To Your Tears (SCCD 31413)
SCCD 31413 Closer To Your Tears / Ron McClure Quintet On his seventh leader album on SteepleChase Ron McClure expands his dream rhythm section from his last CD “Concrete Canyon” (SCH 31391) with former Spyro Jyra guitarist Jay Azzolina and Wheather Report percussionist Manolo Badrena. With this colourful ensemble, McClure created a not-so-typical jazz album. …
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Jim McNeely – Rain’s Dance (SCCD 31412)
SCCD 31412 Rain's Dance / Jim McNeely Quintet “ This is the inter-continental jazz of the seventies, strong, confident …” (Spike Wells, Jazz Journal International) 1. Wishful thinking (Jim McNeely)2. Little green men (Jim McNeely)3. Tipe tizwe (Traditional)4. Rain's dance (Jim McNeely)5. Song For the crazy one (Jim McNeely)6. Rain's dance (Jim McNeely) UPC/EAN: 716043141227
Harold Danko – Tidal Breeze (SCCD 31411)
SCCD 31411 Tidal Breeze / Harold Danko Quartet The Harold Danko Quartet, during its five year existence, has been carving out its own special niche in the landscape of jazz. Following the highly successful “The Feeling Of Jazz” (SCCD 31392), this their fifth CD explores Danko’s older compositions written before the inception of the group. …
Tony Purrone – In The Heath Zone (SCCD 31410)
SCCD 31410 In The Heath Zone / Tony Purrone Quartet Following his highly successful “Set ‘em Up” CD (SCCD 31389), Tony Purrone dedicates his second album on SteepleChase to one of the greatest saxophonists, composers and bandleaders Jimmy Heath with whom Purrone has played together for 17 years. 1. All members (Jimmy Heath)2. D Waltz …
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Doug Raney – Back In New York (SCCD 31409)
SCCD 31409 Back In New York / Doug Raney Quartet “ Once again, Doug Raney has been lifted to produce music of distinction and character by a visit to his homeland and the company of an ace trio who measured up to the assignment with consummate professionalism …” (Mark Gardner) 1. I'm old fashioned (Jerome …
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Chuck Marohnic – Copenhagen Suite (SCCD 31408)
SCCD 31408 Copenhagen Suite / Chuck Marohnic Quartet This Chuck Marohnic’s debut album as a leader was originally released as LP on SteepleChase 4000 series. Though Chuck Marohnic spends most of his time teaching as Director Of Jazz Studied at the Arizona State University, he has worked with a number of jazz luminaries such as …
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