SCCD 31274 Rejoicing / Paul Bley Quartet Paul Bley is undoubtedly one of the most compelling figures in today’s jazz scene. This is a live date from his series of concerts at New York’s popular club “Sweet Basil”. Along with his regular trio, Michal Urbaniak is featured on violin. “.. .voil� un bien bel album …
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Andy LaVerne – Severe Clear (SCCD 31273)
SCCD 31237 Severe Clear / Andy LaVerne Quintet “ Here’s a group of young and talented musicians with Andy LaVerne in the center creates the renewed art of jazz on the tradition …” (M.A. Midi-Libre) 1. Severe clear (Andy LaVerne)2. No guts, no glory (Andy LaVerne)3. Plasma pool (Andy LaVerne)4. Fact or fiction (Andy LaVerne)5. …
Duke Jordan – Osaka Concert, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31272)
SCCD 31272 Osaka Concert Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio "… The composer of Jordu gave a memorable concert in Osaka. A wonderful trio performance… " (Jazz Notes) 1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. No problem (Duke Jordan)4. There's a star for you (Duke Jordan)5. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)6. Cold bordeaux …
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Duke Jordan – Osaka Concert, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31271)
SCCD 31271 Osaka Concert Vol. 1 / Duke Jordan Trio "… Jordan was warmly received in Japan. The Osaka concert is a confident and lively recording…it amply justifies the double release …" (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) 1. Subway blues (Duke Jordan)2. Flight to Jordan (Duke Jordan)3. Lady Dingbat (Duke Jordan)4. Night train from Snekkersten …
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Bob Rockwell – Reconstruction (SCCD 31270)
SCCD 31270 Reconstruction / Bob Rockwell Quartet “… the American saxophonist Bob Rockwell on his latest quartet with vibes proves again that he is more than just a solid tenor player. It is evident in his vital yet well-controlled performance, for example on his own ‘Deedle Lum’ or in the simple and unconventional ballad play …
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Larry Willis – Heavy Blue (SCCD 31269)
SCCD 31269 Heavy Blue / Larry Willis Quintet “ …This is a session of fiery jazz that contiguously demands your attention. Willis plays it right by letting the hornmen do the donkey work while he keeps things tidy . “ (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) “.. .un bon disque d’un quintet d’une belle cohérence .” …
Louis Smith – Ballads For Lulu (SCCD 31268)
SCCD 31268 Ballads For Lulu / Louis Smith Quartet “ Trumpeter Louis Smith recorded for Blue Note in the 50s, joined the Horace Silver Quintet – then gave it all up for a career in teaching. Twenty years later he reappeared on SteepleChase and Ballads For Lulu may be his finest set since the comeback….Lovely, …
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Mike Richmond – Dance For Andy (SCCD 31267)
SCCD 31267 Dance For Andy / Mike Richmond Quartet “ This is an excellent example of CD’s advantage over LP. The playing time is almost 1 1/4 hours and the sound is superb DDD; the music is all of a very high quality…I’ve played this CD a good many times since receiving it, and its …
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Junior Cook – On A Misty Night (SCCD 31266)
SCCD 31266 On A Misty Night / Junior Cook Quartet Veteran tenor man Junior Cook (1934-1992) was best known for his long association with the famous Horace Silver Quintet in the late 50s and early 60s. “ Junior Cook’s strong and positive tenor saxophone is always worth hearing…Cook’s warmth, logical improvising and relentless swing ensure …
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Ben Besiakov – You Stepped Out Of A Dream (SCCD 31265)
SCCD 31265 You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Ben Besiakov Trio Ben Besiakov is one of Denmark’s leading pianists from the younger generation and is the winner of Ben Webster prize in 1990. “… There are many records of worthy piano trios about, but this acoustically splendid DDD CD will rank high among them …
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