SCCD 31379 Reality Check / Paul Bley Trio “ It is Paul Bley’s steadfast refusal to be typecast, pigeon-holed, static which has kept his mind and music so fresh and vital since the early 1950s. His playing has preserved a sense of mystery. That does not need to be explained – even in this 1990s …
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Bob Rockwell – Shades Of Blue (SCCD 31378)
SCCD 31378 Shades Of Blue / Bob Rockwell Quartet Intense yet warm-toned tenor and soprano saxophonist Bob Rockwell ( born May 2, 1945 in Oklahoma) put together a dream quartet here on his 7th leader album having invited drummer Copeland to his highly successful trio (“ Born To Be Blue ” SCCD 31333). “ These …
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Harold Danko – New Autumn (SCCD 31377)
SCCD 31377 New Autumn / Harold Danko Quartet Another exciting session by Harold Danko and his close-knit ensemble. Once again the focus is on Danko’s intriguing compositions. Prior to the recording, the quartet gave a special concert at the Manhattan School of Music playing the entire programme for this CD. His first SteepleChase leader album …
Ernie Wilkins – Montreux (SCCD 31190)
SCCD 31190 Montreux / Ernie Wilkins’ Almost Big Band “… with Wilkins’ skilful arrangements, as demonstrated on the new Montreux album, this group is capable of delivering both the intimate spontaneity of a quartet and the virile power of a juggernaut …” (Doug Roberts, The Patriot Ledger) 1. Hi-fly (Randy Weston)2. Well, you needn't (Thelonious …
Tete Montoliu, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Face To Face (SCCD 31185)
SCCD 31185 Face To Face / Tete Montoliu & Niels-Hennig Ørsted Pedersen A legendary meeting of two of the greatest European jazz talents. Though they have been playing together since the early 60s, this is their first and (so far) only duo recording. 1. There'll never be another you (Harry Warren)2. I love you (Cole …
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Doug Raney – I’ll Close My Eyes (SCCD 31166)
SCCD 31166 I'll Close My Eyes / Doug Raney Quintet Doug Raney at the time of this recording was only 25 but he had already established his own identity, though it is apparent that the greatest influence came from his famous father Jimmy Raney. The CD booklet contains his complete discography. 1. I'll close my …
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Johnny Dyani – Mbizo (SCCD 31163)
SCCD 31163 Mbizo / Johnny Dyani Quartet " The late Johnny Dyani was calmly visionary…More than any of the South African exiles, Dyani absorbed and assimilated a wide variety of styles and procedures …." (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) 1. Dorkay House (Dudu Pukwana)2. House arrest (Johnny Dyani)3. Musician's musician (Johnny Dyani)4. Dedicated to Mingus …
Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – New Jungle Orchestra (SCCD 31162)
SCCD 31162 PIERRE DØRGE & NEW JUNGLE ORCHESTRA This is the first recording ever by Pierre Dørge’s famous world music big band. The orchestra had been on an extensive world tour in the past three years as the State Ensemble of Denmark. “… New Jungle Orchestra, the nearly-big band under Dørge’s leadership which is among …
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Buck Hill – Easy To Love (SCCD 31160)
SCCD 31160 Easy To Love / Buck Hill Quartet Buck Hill of Washington, D.C. had spent most of his life as the prominent ‘local’ musician until the highly acclaimed debut album from SteepleChase “This Is Buck Hill” (SCCD 31095) in 1978 changed the situation. Buck took the European audience by storm at the prestigious Northsea …
Michal Urbaniak – My One And Only Love (SCCD 31159)
SCCD 31159 My One And Only Love / Michal Urbaniak Trio Polish violinist Michal Urbaniak came to prominence in the 70s with his jazz-rock group Fusion. Later he concentrated more on jazz and developed his personal sound on electric violin. A live recording from New York with the unusual instrumentation here showcases Urbaniak as a …
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