Burak Bedikyan Quartet – Leap Of Faith (SCCD 33119)

SCCD 33119 Burak Bedikyan Quartet “Leap Of Faith”

 One of Turkey’s leading pianists Burak Bedikyan has been rapidly establishing himself as a star player on the international jazz scene since the release of his first SteepleChase Lookout album “Circle Of Life” SCCD 33109 (2013). For his second album here Bedikyan further showcases an exciting process of on-going development as a performer and composer with unique musical background.

“This is an interesting overture for the Turkish newcomer, but it sounds like there’s much more in reserve.” (John Fordham – The Guardian on “Circle Of Life”)

“Burak Bedikyan takes charge of the finest quartet recording for 2013, Circle Of Life… Bedikyan is a name to remember and an artist whose musical stock is an arrow pointing straight up!” (Brent Black – www.bop-N-jazz.com on “Circle Of Life”)

  1. Astral Traveller
  2. Prelude No. 1 Birth Of Innocense
  3. Hommage A Bud Et Francis
  4. Ashes To Ashes
  5. Leap Of Faith
  6. Hydrogen Atom
  7. Prelude No. 2 Lonely Planet
  8. The Unspoken
  9. Der Zor (Deir Ez-Zor)
  10. Gravity

UPC/EAN: 716043311927

Marcus Printup Quintet – Lost (SCCD 31793)

SCCD 31793 Marcus Printup Quintet “Lost”

Trumpeter/composer Marcus Printup, stalwart of Jazz At The Lincoln Center Orchestra since 1993 presents his latest album here as In Memoriam of his late father filled with delightful compositions penned mostly by Printup to celebrate life.

“Printup is such an accomplished and versatile player that he’s adept performing tunes from any point in the many decades of jazz dealt with here.”

(Joel Roberts – The NYC Jazz Records on “Homage” SCCD 31730)

1. G Wiz
2. Hopscotch
3. Soul Street Parade
4. Lost
5. Black Bossa
6. Homey’s Idea
7. What You Talkin Bout
8. To The Mountain Top

UPC/EAN: 716043179329

Stephen Riley – Baubles, Bangles And Beads (SCCD 31792)

SCCD 31792 Stephen Riley “Baubles, Bangles And Beads”

Since his debut album “Inside Out” SCCD 31584 (2005) Stephen Riley has kept momentum to become and to stay the “distinctly unique jazz voice” (Neil Tesser).

In spite of his preference for piano less format, Riley found the ideal pianist for him in Peter Zak, with whom he recorded the previous album “Lover” SCCD 31765.

Here on his 11th release Riley backed by the same team including Peter Zak to interpret an amazing collection of classic but rarely heard jazz titles.

“Lover, Riley’s latest, employs the talents of label mate Peter Zak … (Riley’s) unconventional use of ultra-hard reed to essay a satin soft sound—a common sense contradiction—sets him apart from every other under-40 player I can think of. This date brings his track record as a leader to seven for seven and, for reasons I’m still discovering and savoring, it comes highly recommended.” (Derek Taylor – Dusted Magazine on “Lover” SCCD 31765)

1. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
2. Wait Till You See Her
3. I’ve Told Ev’ry Little Star
4. I Thought About You
5. Who?
6. Hellhound On My Trail
7. Cherokee
8. Taking A Chance On Love
9. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
10. I Heard That Lonesome Whistle
11. Baubles, Bangles and Beads

UPC/EAN: 716043179220

Allegra Levy – Lonely City (SCCD 33118)

SCCD 33118 Allegra Levy “Lonely City”

Allegra Levy, a New England Conservatory graduate in her early 20s, has already established herself as a singer/composer/band leader in the New York jazz scene with her sultry, rich tones and truly original compositional skills.  Assisted by the legendary trumpeter John McNeil with recording and producing, Allegra makes her recording debut here showcasing her enormous talent.

“This is a mature first recording by a singer you’re sure to hear more from. I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed producing it. The tunes are catchy and well-constructed, and you’ll probably find yourself singing them in a short time. I sing them still.” (John McNeil from the liner notes)

1. Anxiety (Allegra Levy)
2. I Don’t Want To Be In Love (Allegra Levy)
3. Everything Green (Allegra Levy)
4. A New Face (Allegra Levy)
5. Why Do I (Allegra Levy)
6. A Better Day (Allegra Levy)
7. I’m Not OK (Allegra Levy)
8. Clear-Eyed Tango (Allegra Levy)
9. Lonely City (Allegra Levy)
10. Our Lullaby (Allegra Levy)
11. The Duet (Allegra Levy)

UPC/EAN: 716043311828

Mark Minchello – Trinomial (SCCD 33117)

SCCD 33117 Mark Minchello Trio “Trinomial”

 Organist Mark Minchello is no stranger to SteepleChase, having been a member of Elliot Zigmund’s group Trio EZ. He is at home in both the jazz and pop worlds. He has worked with traditional jazz artists Cecil Payne and Ted Curson as well as contemporary jazz artists Boney James, Gerald Albright and Will Downing. For 18 years he served as musical director to R&B Diva Regina Belle.

On this leader debut album Mark brings fresh ideas to the great tradition of organ jazz.

1. Wildflower (Wayne Shorter)
2. Blue In Green (Bill Evans)
3. Sometime Ago (Sergio Mihaovich)
4. United (Wayne Shorter)
5. Rivers (Bob Hanlon)
6. Eronel (Thelonious Monk)
7. Here’s The Thyme (Bob Hanlon)
8. Slow Hot Wind (Henry Mancini)
9. Nobody Else But You (Jerome Kern)
10. Sweet And Lovely (Gus Arnheim/Harry Tobias/Jules Lemare)
11. Return Trip (Bob Hanlon)

UPC/EAN: 716043311729

Peter Zak – The Disciple (SCCD 31791)

SCCD 31791 Peter Zak Trio “The Disciple”

Peter Zak on this his 10th album reveals his thoughts on jazz compositions by writing his own liner notes, which makes quite an interesting read as a bonus to the strong music embodied here.

“…Zak’s originals have the strengths to become jazz standards themselves .” (Ken Dryden – the NYC Jazz Records on The Disciple SCCD 31791)

“ Pianist Peter Zak and his superb trio went into the studio to swing on Down East, and swing they did…. Zak’s beautiful way with a melody comes to the forefront .” (Dan McClenaghan – AAJ on Down East SCCD 31715)

“ To “get” Zak, you have to pay close attention. The surfaces of his music seem conventional until you notice how imaginatively his improvisations are developed, and how intelligently they tie. Zak invariably comes upon lovely notes you never anticipated .” (Thomas Conrad – JazzTimes on Seed Of Sin SCCD 31641)

1. The Loop (Chick Corea)
2. Montserrat (Peter Zak)
3. Barfly (Elmo Hope)
4. Nutville (Horace Silver)
5. Prelude Op. 35 #2 (Alexander Scriabin)
6. Requiem (Herbie Hancock)
7. Jackie (Hampton Hawes)
8. Criss Cross (Thelonious Monk)
9. Nightfall In Kandy (Peter Zak)
10. The Disciple (Peter Zak)

UPC/EAN: 716043179121

Stanley Cowell – Are You Real? (SCCD 31790)

SCCD 31790 Stanley Cowell Trio “Are You Real?”

Stanley Cowell during the last five decades has not only been active on the jazz scene but also devoted himself in the musical education of younger generation.

Now his well-earned retirement from teaching at the Rutgers enables him to spend more time in performing and recording. The latest album, which is his 13th release on this label, Stanley Cowell presents himself as a supreme interpreter of jazz’s standard titles.

“…it’s a great pleasure to hear Stanley Cowell’s It’s Time: a finely crafted collection of mostly originals that is at once sophisticated, both aggressive and pensive, and simply fascinating to listen to.” (Greg Simmons – AJJ on “It’s Time” SCCD 317 40)

1. Photon In A Paper World (Stanley Cowell)
2. You Taught My Heart To Sing (McCoy Tyner)
3. Mrs. Parker Of KC (Jaki Byard)
4. I Remember Diz (Paquito D’Rivera)
5. Hot House (Tadd Dameron)
6. Are You Real? (Benny Golson)
7. The Wedding Recessional (Stanley Cowell)
8. Off Minor (Thelonious Monk)

UPC/EAN: 716043179022

Christian Coleman/Gavin Ahearn – Cooper Ridge (SCCD 33116)

SCCD 33116 Christian Coleman/Gavin Ahearn Quartet “Cooper Ridge”

New York-based drummer/composer Christian Coleman and one of Australia’s leading pianist Gavin Ahearn worked and recorded together in Sydney in 2008. They got together again in New York to record early this year. The superb recording came under the radar of SteepleChase LookOut label resulting in this release. .

The session was further joined by the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition Jon Irabagon and New York’s up and coming bassist Iranian-American Sam Minaie.

1. Fly Away Butterfly (Gavin Ahearn)
2. Trample (Christian Coleman)
3. Vortex (Gavin Ahearn)
4. Bearspray (Christian Coleman)
5. Mount Wellington (Gavin Ahearn)
6. The Kelley House (Christian Coleman)
7. Tuk Tuk (Gavin Ahearn)
8. Take Me To The Goldmine (Briana Cowlishaw)
9. Maid Melly (Christian Coleman)

UPC/EAN: 716043311620

Craig Brann – Mark My Words (SCCD 31789)

SCCD 31789 Craig Brann “Mark My Words”

Guitarist/composer and one of the newest addition to the SteepleChase recording artist list Craig Brann’s latest release “Mark My Words” features two of his prominent colleagues and friends, Mark Turner and Gregory Tardy on saxophones.

Craig Brann unveils in this album with all originals his unique compositional talent.

“ Craig Brann is a soulful and imaginative player and writer with a unique depth to his music. His arrangements and re-imaginings of classic songs are particularly thoughtful and fresh and his every note has meaning and purpose .”

​(Peter Bernstein)

1. Hindsight (Craig Brann)
2. The Late Pope (Craig Brann)
3. B(ro) Blues (Craig Brann)
4. Astral (Craig Brann)
5. Still (Craig Brann)
6. Turner-Round (Craig Brann)
7. Providence (Craig Brann)
8. What, Though? (Craig Brann)
9. Mark My Words (Craig Brann)

UPC/EAN: 716043178926

Vic Juris – Walking On Water (SCCD 31788)

SCCD 31788 Vic Juris “Walking On Water”

Vic Juris’ versatile and innovative mind finds a perfect setting for his latest album here in the relatively seldom heard guitar/trumpet quartet (without piano).

Vic has been collaborating in trumpeter Tim Hagans’ Norbotten Big Band for several years to lay down the ground work for this creative album.

“Vic Juris is a versatile and impressively accomplished guitarist. His playing exudes warmth, intelligence and respect for the tradition. Perhaps best of all, he seems to understand that the foregoing positives also apply to a legion of contemporary guitarists, and he looks for ways to set his work apart, in terms of sound, approach, or material”. ( Duck Baker – JazzTimes on “Remembering Eric Dolphy” SCCD 31453)

1. Mama Luke (Vic Juris)
2. Law Years (Ornette Coleman)
3. Walking On Water (Vic Juris)
4. Have I Told You Lately (Vic Juris)
5. Newtown (Vic Juris)
6. Funny Bone (Vic Juris)
7. Nostalgia (Fats Navarro)
8. After The Storm (Vic Juris)
9. Cyclic Episode (Sam Rivers)
10. All The Things You Are (Jerome Kern)

UPC/EAN: 716043178827