Ron McClure – Tonite Only (SCCD 31288)

SCCD 31288 Tonite Only / Ron McClure Quartet

Bassist Ron McClure as a sideman has an impressive career record which reads like Who’s Who in Jazz including Thelomious Monk, Wynton Kelly, Keith Jarrett, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Mann among others since his professional debut in the early 60s.

A few years ago Ron started to record leader albums for SteepleChase. And as the leader he always surrounds himself with the very best either from the established or from the up-and-coming generation.

Here on this all-star pianoless quartet recording, Ron directs the band with his powerfull technique and great sound and delivers “. .un disque très classique …” (Jazz Hot)

1. Think it over (Ron McClure)
2. Days of wine and roses (Henry Mancini)
3. Darn that dream (Jimmy Van Heusen)
4. Tonite only (Ron McClure)
5. Eye of the storm (Ron McClure)
6. Waiting on red (Ron McClure)
7. One day's time (Ron McClure)
8. Falling in love with love (Richard Rodgers)

UPC/EAN: 716043128822

George Cables – Cables Fables (SCCD 31287)

SCCD 31287 Cables Fables / George Cables Trio

Though this is the first leader album on SteepleChase, pianist George Cables (b. November 14, 1944 in Brooklyn, NAY.) has been highly estimated especially for his contribution in the Dexter Gorton Quartet and the Art Pepper Quartet.

“… splendid Cables’ recording …” (Compact)

1. In walked Bud (Thelonious Monk)
2. Lullaby (George Cables)
3. Waltz for Debbie (Bill Evans)
4. Helen's song (George Cables)
5. Over the rainbow (Harburg-Arlen)
6. Just friends (Klenner/Lewis)
7. Con alma (Dizzy Gillespie)
8. Sweet Rita suite (George Cables)
9. All the things you are (Jerome Kern)

UPC/EAN: 716043128723

Paul Bley – Indian Summer (SCCD 31286)

SCCD 31286 Indian Summer / Paul Bley Quartet

" There is probably no other pianist currently active with a stylistic signature as distinctively inscribed as Paul Bley…a fine record by any standards …" ( The Penguin Guide To JAZZ)

1. Black and blue (Fats Waller)
2. Blue waltz (Paul Bley)
3. Lisbon lights (Paul Bley)
4. Long ago and far away (Jerome Kern)
5. Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins)
6. The more I see you (Warren/Gordon)
7. Diane (Rapee)
8. Blues (Ornette Coleman)
9. Indian summer/Ictus (Victor Herbert/Carla Bley)

UPC/EAN: 716043128624

Eddie Henderson – Flight Of Mind (SCCD 31284)

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 for Booker (Freddie Hubbard)
6. Torre-adore (Steve Torre)
7. Portrait of Jenny (Robinson)
8. L + M (Williams)

UPC/EAN: 716043128426

Larry Willis – Let’s Play (SCCD 31283)

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 disc his sense for nuance and delicacy… he finds himself in the lineage of Wynton Kelly ….a pure pleasure” (J. O. , Jazz in Time)

1. I hear a rhapsody (Fragos/Baker)
2. Who can I turn to? (Newley/Bricusse)
3. Let's play (Larry Willis)
4. No blues (Miles Davis)
5. Anne (Santi Debriano)
6. The children of Harlem (Larry Willis)
7. Bess you is my woman now (George Gershwin)
8. Nardis (Bill Evans)

UPC/EAN: 716043128327

Kevin Hays – SweetEar (SCCD 31282)

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 pianist as well as for the journeyman work of Henderson, Herring and the rhythm section .” (Cadence)

1. Neptune (Kevin Hays)
2. Sweetear (Kevin Hays)
3. Fun (Miles Davis)
4. Almost always (Vincent Herring)
5. You and the night and the music (Schwartz/Dietz)
6. Beatrice (Sam Rivers)
7. Lonely woman (Horace Silver)
8. Judgement (Fritz Pauer)

UPC/EAN: 716043128228

Joe Locke – Longing (SCCD 31281)

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 Jones)
5. Just for now (Steve Slagle)
6. Celestial moods (Ronnie Burrage)
7. Giant steps (John Coltrane)
8. Over the rainbow (Harburg-Arlen)
9. Khalid the warrior (Joe Locke)

UPC/EAN: 716043128129

Andy LaVerne – Standard Eyes (SCCD 31280)

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 of jazz history …” (Jazz In Time)

1. Autumn leaves (Joseph Kosma)
2. When you wish upon a star (Harline/Washington)
3. There'll never be another you (Harry Warren)
4. Just one of those things (Cole Porter)
5. You're my everything (Harry Warren)
6. Laura (Johnny Mercer)
7. Stella by starlight (Victor Young)
8. Someday my prince will come (Churchill/Morey)
9. On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislav Kaper)

UPC/EAN: 716043128020

Ron McClure – Never Forget (SCCD 31279)

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 lost heroes (Ron McClure)
4. Belle (Ron McClure)
5. Never forget (Vincent Herring)
6. Hey new day (Ron McClure)
7. We'll say hello again (Ron McClure)
8. Illusions of … (Ron McClure)
9. Stinky fingers (Ron McClure)
10. Remember me (Ron McClure)

UPC/EAN: 716043127924