SCCD 31234 Monsoon / Gary Bartz Quartet Alto saxophonist Gary Bartz (b. Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1940) studied music at the Julliard School in New York. He then worked with many prominent players like Max Roach, Art Blakey, Blue Mitchell , McCoy Tyner in the 60s. His international fame came when he joined Miles Davis in …
Category Archives: SteepleChase
Red Rodney – Red Giant (SCCD 31233)
SCCD 31233 Red Giant / Red Rodney Quartet “… this excellent and restrained session will bring more accolades to this little giant of jazz, Red Rodney .” ( Jazznews ) “ Here is one of the most listenable Red Rodney records to come along in years….It is Rodney’s superbly lyrical work that makes this an …
Duke Jordan – Time On My Hands (SCCD 31232)
SCCD 31232 Time On My Hands / Duke Jordan “ Have no doubt about it, this is a superb record by a great jazz pianist. Duke Jordan weaves perfect patterns of improvisation. He can play with great sensitivity and musical understanding ….” (Ray Spencer, Jazz Journal International) 1. Rosetta (Earl Hines)2. If I did – …
Continue reading “Duke Jordan – Time On My Hands (SCCD 31232)”
John McNeil – Things We Did Last Summer (SCCD 31231)
SCCD 31231 Things We Did Last Summer / John McNeil Quintet This is the fifth recording by John McNeil (b. March 23, 1948 in Eureka, CA) on SteepleChase. During the summer of 1983 John toured Europe as a member of the staff of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz School. McNeil led this exciting group consist of …
Continue reading “John McNeil – Things We Did Last Summer (SCCD 31231)”
Dexter Gordon – After Midnight (SCCD 31226)
SCCD 31226 After Midnight / Dexter Gordon Quintet “.. .fans of DG’s massive, laid back authority will surely want to add this engaging set to their collection…a thoroughly satisfying late-night-set .” (Michael Tucker, Jazz Journal International) 1. Three o'clock in the morning (Roblero/Terriss)2. Body and soul (Johnny Green)3. Prancin' (Miles Davis)4. The theme (Traditional) UPC/EAN: …
Continue reading “Dexter Gordon – After Midnight (SCCD 31226)”
Dexter Gordon – After Hours (SCCD 31224)
SCCD 31224 After Hours / Dexter Gordon Quintet At the time this album was released originally on LP in 1986, Dexter was attracting renewed interest from the public by receiving nomination for an Academy Award for his performance (as an actor) of the leading role in the feature film “Round Midnight”. Though Dexter spent his …
Boulou Ferré – Nuages (SCCD 31222)
SCCD 31222 Nuages / Boulou Ferré Trio “… The Ferré trio’s performance is full of European flavour…their emotional play suits very well the tunes selected here …” (Okazaki, Swing Journal) 1. Autumn leaves (Joseph Kosma)2. Change of life (Elios Ferré)3. Subconscious Lee (Lee Konitz)4. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck)5. Nuages (Django Reinhardt)6. The …
Chet Baker – When Sunny Gets Blue (SCCD 31221)
SCCD 31221 When Sunny Gets Blue / Chet Baker Quartet The last recording Chet Baker made for SteepleChase before his tragic and untimely death. “… A rather melancholic session, but one of the better ones from the period. Lacy is a much underrated piano player. He gives Chet a great deal of room…Lundgaard and Uotila …
Continue reading “Chet Baker – When Sunny Gets Blue (SCCD 31221)”
Howard McGhee – Just Be There (SCCD 31204)
SCCD 31204 Just Be There / Howard McGhee Quintet Howard McGhee (1918-1987) was one of the finest trumpeters of the bop era. This Copenhagen session turned out to be the last recording that the legendary drummer Kenny Clarke participated. “… It’s simply music that is rich, spontaneous and lively .” (André Joly, La Voix Du …
Continue reading “Howard McGhee – Just Be There (SCCD 31204)”
Duke Jordan – The Great Session (SCCD 31150)
SCCD 31150 The Great Session / Duke Jordan Trio Composer of famous jazz tunes such as “No Problem” or “Jordu” Duke Jordan (b. April 1, 1922 in New York) is a highly imaginative and original master of piano. Duke Jordan’s early breakthrough came in 1946 when Charlie Parker invited Jordan to join his new band …
Continue reading “Duke Jordan – The Great Session (SCCD 31150)”