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SCCD 31045 In The Tradition Vol. 2 / Anthony Braxton Quartet Here is the second volume of “In The Tradition” with all titles in first takes to complete the session which started with Volume one. The session was originally meant for Dexter Gordon. As Dexter was taken ill at the time of recording, Braxton filled …
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SCCD 31043 Free Spirits / Mary Lou Williams Trio The First Lady of jazz, Mary Lou Williams (1910 – 1981) was the evolution of jazz itself. Starting her professional career as pianist/composer/arranger in the 20s, her style was swing but in the 40s she adopted the bop and later on she even ventured into the …
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SCCD 31041 Jaywalkin' / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Quartet The tremendous career this double bass player with a non-stop-name had already achieved by the time of the recording of his first leader album here is as impressive as his technique. NHØP (b. May 27, 1946 in Osted, Denmark) started playing professionally at an early teenage and …
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SCCD 31035 Lone-Lee / Lee Konitz Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz is one of the very few who have escaped the dominating influence of Charlie Parker and created his own style and became the central figure in the “cool” jazz. While it was a very courageous, lonely and hard work to do, recording unaccompanied solo alto …
SCCD 31033 Firm Roots / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle This was the first appearance of the popular Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (alias The Cedar Walton Trio) on SteepleChase. (Other releases are SCCD 31047 “Highest Mountain” and SCCD 31104 “On Stage vol. 3”.) “.. .a truly fine quartet recording .” (MM) 1. …
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SCCD 31029 Tete / Tete Montoliu Trio Catalan pianist Vincente Tete Montoliu (b. March 28, 1933 in Barcelona) “ swings like no other pianist in Europe ”, once remarked Ben Webster. Jazz Journal confirmed Ben’s opinion in reviewing this album, “… he could blow most contemporary pianists into the ground technically …”. And Radio Free …
SCCD 31023 New York Calling / Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood In 1973 veteran Jackie McLean formed The Cosmic Brotherhood, a sextet of young and talented New York musicians including his son René. This is their first recording. “… it is rewarding and refreshing to find one musician of repute who adheres to his …
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SCCD 31018 I Concentrate On You / Lee Konitz & Red mitchell Lee Konitz (b. October 13, 1927 in Chicago) is perhaps the only alto player who as a contemporary of Charlie Parker remained un-influenced by Parker and developed his own style. “.. .I Concentrate On You on the excellent Danish jazz label SteepleChase… is …
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SCCD 31208 Even The Moon Is Dancing / Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra “… Led by young Danish guitarist and composer Pierre Dørge, its earthy sounds are a universal hybrid that set you off dancing regardless of your national or cultural background…These sounds move you, feet to mind .” (Peter Kostakis, ***** DownBeat) 1. …
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SCCD 31207 Diane / Chet Baker & Paul Bley A SteepleChase recording that has become a classic, not only due to the strong music created by two of modern music's most original talents, but also for bringing pianist Paul Bley back to playing standard material. 1. If I should lose you (Robin/Rainger)2. You go to …
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