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SCCD 31284 Flight Of Mind / Eddie Henderson Quintet "…one appreciates the calm lyricism of the trumpeter (and psychiatrist) Eddie Henderson…the logical and consistent play by the leader is backed by the lively and dependable rhythm section." (lé généraliste) 1. Flight of mind (Whitaker)2. Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins)3. Eduard (Tambourini)4. Un bel di vedremo (Puccini)5. Lament …
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SCCD 31283 Let's Play / Larry Willis Trio “ Something of a journeyman whose stints with Blood Sweat And Tears and numerous high-profile leaders have kept him involved but out of the spotlight, Willis has come into his own with the fine series of SteepleChases…” (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) “… Willis displays throughout the …
SCCD 31282 SweetEar / Kevin Hays Quintet This is the debut CD by pianist Kevin Hays (b. May 1, 1968 in NYC). Kevin at the age of 26 has already established himself as one of the major artists in the international scene. “… This CD is worth investigating for the strong debut showing of the …
SCCD 31281 Longing / Joe Locke Quintet “… Locke is an extremely original player with a remarkable sense of melody and invention. …Locke ranks among the brightest improvisers in the postbop mainstream today .” (Krin Gabbard, Cadence) 1. Back up/The double up (Lee Patton/Morgan)2. Longing (Joe Locke)3. Etch-a-sketch (Joe Locke)4. A child is born (Thad …
SCCD 31280 Standard Eyes / Andy LaVerne Trio Andy LaVerne is no doubt one of the most dedicated pianists/composers today. For this trio recording, Andy concentrates on the well known standard tunes, on which he demonstrates his unique talent of reharmoniziation. “… the trio offers a personal vision of the nine standards from the core …
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SCCD 31279 Never Forget / Ron McClure Quintet “… .A fine bassist…also an exceptional composer who draws on non-jazz tonalities with great confidence….” ( The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “… .impressive… strong melodies and themes that are multi-structured….He is subtle and creative …” (Cadence) 1. Halfmoon again (Ron McClure)2. Hello spring (Ron McClure)3. Lament for …
SCCD 31278 Songbird / Michal Urbaniak Quartet “… Songbird is a solid mainstream effort with an excellent rhythm section. …The recording is warm and balanced …” (Carl Baugher, Cadence) “… Songbird is quite the most impressive, a mature set of originals that see the violinist finally come into his own as a wholly convincing harmonic …
SCCD 31277 Strike Zone / Dave Stryker Quintet Dave Stryker is undoubtedly one of the most talented of the younger generation of jazz guitarists today. This is the first recording by Stryker on SteepleChase. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 30, 1957, Stryker has been playing guitar since he was 10. Unsurprisingly he started out …
SCCD 31276 In Search Of Hope / Bertha Hope Trio This is the first leader recording by Elmo Hope’s widow Bertha Rosemond Hope (b. November 8, 1936 in Los Angeles). She started playing piano at the age of three. She became interested in jazz through Bud Powell and turned pro in the early 50s. She …
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SCCD 31165 Thinking Of You / Duke Jordan Trio “.. .Duke Jordan possesses the art of prolonging the themes on a improvisation with perfect logic and prodigious musicality… On this 1979 disc he benefits by the incomparable support from NHØP’s bass and Hart’s drums. A rare gem.” (Pierre Schavey, The Lion) 1. The fuzz (Duke …
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