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SCCD 31158 Steppin' Into Beauty / Hilton Ruiz Trio/Quintet “…. Born in Puerto Rico, he has a profound understanding of an impressive range of popular forms – samba, soca, clave – and makes them an integral element in his writing …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “….a dazzling jazzman and one of the most refreshing …
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SCCD 31155 Permutations / Chuck Marohnic Pianist and professor in jazz Chuck Marohnic (b. 1941) has an impressive back ground having played with Ira Sullivan, Eddie Jefferson & Richie Cole, Bill Hardman, Junior Cook, Chet Baker, Buddy Rich to mention a few. “ The eight performances here are bright and absorbing examples of what Marohnic …
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SCCD 31154 Clean Sweet / John McNeil Quintet Three years after the remarkable debut album “Embarkation” (SCCD 31099), on this his 5 th release on SteepleChase John McNeil put together an exciting group. “…. He seems to have the trick of drawing the best from his sidemen ….” (Melody Maker) 1. Early flight (John McNeil)2. …
SCCD 31142 Midnight Moonlight / Duke Jordan “.. .The solo album here showcases Jordan as pianist/composer, all 12 pieces are his, a review of 30 years of writing, and it is a delight from first to last notes….this music is timeless .” (Terry Martin, Downbeat) “…. 40 minutes of graceful songs without words …” (Peter …
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SCCD 31137 I Wanna Talk About You / Tete Montoliu Trio guest: Hank Mobley During his rare trip to USA, Tete Montoliu made this historic studio recording in New York. One of the tracks has legendary tenor Hank Mobley as a special guest. Mobley was one the founding members of Jazz Messengers with Horace Silver …
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SCCD 31130 To My Son / Walt Dickerson Trio “Few jazz musicians can claim to have invented a new approach to their instrument; among that number is Walt Dickerson…” (Richard Williams, Melody Maker) “…a glimpse into the musings of a totally original musician.” (Greg Murphy, Jazz Journal International) 1. You can (Walt Dickerson)2. You will …
SCCD 31128 Look To The Sky / Tom Harrell & John McNeil Here at last the CD release of that much acclaimed recording of the two Silver trumpeters! “.. .it’s never a duel of trumpets here but it’s the duet of trumpets… When the two trumpeters share technique and inspiration, one cannot but enjoy the …
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SCCD 31117 Faun / John McNeil Quintet “ John McNeil’s second album for SteepleChase shows a continued development which augurs a breakaway from the pack of young trumpeters who have emerged in recent years …” (Chris Sheridan, Jazz Journal International) “… McNeil can hurl and aim a single note like a spear and make it …
SCCD 31115 Landscape With Open Door / Pierre Dørge & Walt Dickerson “… This is an impressive debut by a guitarist from whom I except to hear much more in the future. It is a lasting tribute to Pierre Dørge’s musicality that the freedom of exploration is based strongly on melodic purity and a rhythmic …
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SCCD 31114 Chasing The Sun / Ken McIntyre Trio “…. (an album) which demonstrates McIntyre’s abilities on a variety of instruments, as well as his compositional talents …” (Mike Shera, Jazz Journal International) 1. I close my eyes (Ken McIntyre)2. Coconut bread (Ken McIntyre)3. El hajj malik (Ken McIntyre)4. Puddin' (Ken McIntyre)5. Got my mind …
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