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SCCD 31399 Bud's Beautiful / Andy LaVerne Trio Plays the music of Bud Powell Andy LaVerne’s 1993 dedication to Bud Powell (SCCD 31342 “In The Mood For A Classic) was a solo rendition of Bud’s compositions. Here in his second appraisal of the great bop pianist/composer LaVerne produces most attractive and thoughtful set of trio …
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SCCD 31398 It's You / Lee Konitz Trio " …Lee radiates ample warmth for every listener, and in this setting his evolvement and sense of adventure are shown to be undiminished….In this intimate, informal situation Lee Konitz thrives with boundless imagination. " (Mark Gardner) 1. Thingin' (Lee Konitz)2. Angel eyes (Matt Dennis)3. Boo doo (Lee …
SCCD 31397 Raney 96 / Doug Raney Quartet Recorded a few weeks before his 40 th birthday, Doug Raney’s latest album features the new star drummer Herlin Riley. “… In a set that never lacks for interest throughout its duration, Doug Raney once again proves beyond question that he is among the most articulate and …
SCCD 31396 Story Time / Steve LaSpina Quartet Here’s another captivating CD by Steve LaSpina, a highly talented and imaginative composer and resourceful leader as well as the outstanding bass instrumentalist. On his composition, Mark Gardner writes, “ His writing is neither fussy nor over-emphatic. It allows everyone to ‘breathe’ while enhancing the listener’s enjoyment… …
SCCD 31395 The Irish Connection / Keith Copeland Trio Drummer Keith Copeland has been on the fore front of New York scene for a long time playing with Hank Jones, the Heath Brothers, George Russell, Stan Getz, Johnny Griffin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye to mention a few. Since 1994 Keith has been resident of Germany …
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SCCD 31394 N. Y. C.ats / Ronnie Cuber Quintet “… Today <Ronnie Cuber> is among the few leading exponents of bop baritone and for many he remains the most exciting and listenable of the lot with his huge sound, adroit agility and harmonic awareness…His music is jaunty, robust and passionate…We do not look to Ronnie …
SCCD 31393 Where Is Love? / Karen Francis Quartet Jazz vocal’s exciting young talent Karen Francis has launched her recording career on Stanley Cowell’s recent album “Mandara Blossoms” (SCCD 31386). Here’s her sparkling debut as a leader. “… Savour her warmth, courage and individuality in these thoughtful and wholly engaging performances that provide more than …
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SCCD 31392 The Feeling Of Jazz / Harold Danko Quartet Here's an intriguing re-make of one of the most surprising jazz releases of the 1960s: "Duke Ellington And John Coltrane" (Impulse). Harold Danko and his group was invited to give concerts in the theme of "Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington" for the …
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SCCD 31391 Concrete Canyon / Ron McClure Quartet Bassist and composer McClure put his dream quartet on his latest recording for SteepleChase. “.. .Being in the studio with Tim Hagans, Marc Copland and Billy Hart playing this music was glorious…The excitement of spontaneous, collective improvisation with players of this level is a high with no …
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SCCD 31390 Freedom Jazz Dance / Larry Schneider Trio Larry Schneider’s latest outing for SteepleChase is a pianoless trio format which provides the tenorman with more freedom and space. “ Larry Schneider is one of the select minority who consistently rises to the challenge implicit in this type of trio. He thrives in the looseness …
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