Larry Willis – Just In Time (SCCD 31251)

SCCD 31251 Just In Time / Larry Willis Trio

“ Just in time ” was exactly what it was. Believe it or not, this is the debut recording as a leader for Larry Willis who’s been known more for his stint in the rock-pop genre as the pianist with Blood, Sweat and Tears (1972-78). But Larry the jazz pianist has also a substantial back-ground playing with Woody Shaw, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard just to mention a few.

The rave reviews about this first leader album include:

“ This album shows a mature stylist, immersed in the language of Bill Evans, in complete control of the architecture and drama of each solo. Willis is right at home with Kenny Washington, as well as with elder statesman Bob Cranshaw on bass ..” (Cadence)

“ I didn’t know too much about Larry Willis before hearing his album. This was my loss, because he is a most satisfying pianist…one of the most integrated and cohesive recordings I’ve heard for some time. …Good playing time, excellent sound and some fine music makes this a most commendable package .” (Jazz Journal)

1. Just in time (Klenner/Lewis)
2. Soul search (Larry Willis)
3. T's bag blues (Larry Willis)
4. For all we know (S/Coots Lewis)
5. Solar (Miles Davis)
6. Te quiero mi hermano (Larry Willis)
7. The island (Ivan Lins)
8. One finger snap (Herbie Hancock)

UPC/EAN: 716043125128

Eddie Henderson – Phantoms (SCCD 31250)

SCCD 31250 Phantoms / Eddie Henderson Quintet

The master trumpeter from Herbie Hancock’s first band made his first recording for SteepleChase after several years’ absence from the scene. Evolving from the Miles Davis sound of the late 60s Henderson’s playing has developed into a very intriguing personal style. The marvellous rhythm section here includes Joe Locke on vibraphone on his first gig for SteepleChase.

“ This must be among his best recordings ….” (Jazz Journal)

1. Beauty in the bambles (Joe Locke)
2. Little girl blue (Richard Rodgers)
3. Phantoms (Kenny Barron)
4. In walked Lila (John Handy)
5. Jitterbug waltz (Fats Waller)
6. Naima (John Coltrane)
7. Dolphin dance (Herbie Hancock)
8. Milestones (John Lewis)

UPC/EAN: 716043125029

Doug Raney – The Doug Raney Quintet (SCCD 31249)

SCCD 31249 Doug Raney Quintet

“… Doug Raney is an elegant player even when he’s attacking, as he does here on most of the content. …Certainly recommended if you enjoy your jazz slightly in advance of bebop, but with all of that basic feel still there.” (Martin Richards, Jazz Journal International)

“… no doubt, another in the string of successful Raney releases .” (Paul B. Matthews, Cadence)

1. Fata (Thomas Franck)
2. Fee-fi-fo-fum (Wayne Shorter)
3. Good morning (Bernt Rosengren)
4. Star eyes (DePaul/Raye)
5. Speedy recovery (Doug Raney)
6. God bless the child (Billie Holiday)
7. The parting of the ways (Thomas Franck)

UPC/EAN: 716043124923

Gary Bartz – Reflections Of Monk – The Final Frontier (SCCD 31248)

SCCD 31248 Reflections Of Monk, The Final Frontier / Gary Bartz Quintet

“ Gary Bartz convinces you his incisive alto would have fit with Monk himself – his ear-catching post-Bird cry, rhythmic snap and blues-sense would have put him in the pocket…he treats the material with the honour it deserves and the spirit it demands .” (Kevin Whitehead, Cadence)

1. Thelonious (Thelonious Monk)
2. Brilliant corners (Thelonious Monk)
3. The pennywhistle call/Reflections (Gary Bartz/Thelonious Monk)
4. Played twice (Thelonious Monk)
5. Crepescule with Nellie (Thelonious Monk)
6. Hackensack (Thelonious Monk)
7. Let's cool one (Thelonious Monk)
8. Monk's mood (Thelonious Monk)
9. Epistophy (Thelonious Monk)

UPC/EAN: 716043124824

Duke Jordan – As Time Goes By (SCCD 31247)

SCCD 31247 As Time Goes By / Duke Jordan Trio

“ A most agreeable set that is both eminently listenable and very enterprising. …Jordan was always a fleetly swinging but subtle pianist whose all-round musicianship has never got the recognition it merits. This fine trio deserves to sell well and spared his name further afield .” (Richard Palmer, Jazz Journal International)

1. In A Mellotone (Duke Ellington)
2. Lady Dingbat (Duke Jordan)
3. A Foggy Day In London Town (George Gershwin)
4. Answer Me (G. Winkler)
5. Lay out blues (Duke Jordan)
6. Glad I Met Pat (Duke Jordan)
7. W'utless (Duke Jordan)
8. As Time Goes By (Duke Jordan)
9. Jordanish (Herman/Hupfeld)
10. Drawers (Duke Jordan)
11. Lush Life/Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Billy Strayhorn/Kern Jerome)
12. When You're Smiling (Fisher/Goodwin)
13. Mellow Mood (Duke Jordan)

UPC/EAN: 716043124725

Paul Bley – The Nearness Of You (SCCD 31246)

SCCD 31246 The Nearness Of You / Paul Bley Trio

“.. .Bley seems to really be enjoying himself on this date…Bley has been extraordinarily prolific in the last half of the 80s. And he’s made some exceptional recordings. This is one of the best .” (Robert Iannapollo, Cadence)

“… we shouldn’t waste the chance to listen closely to these latest findings from the man who is among the most investigative of today’s pianists .” (Jonathan Coe, Wire Magazine)

1. This can't be love (Richard Rodgers)
2. The nearness of you (Hoagy Carmichael)
3. What a difference a day makes (Grevers/Adams)
4. These foolish things (Marvell/Strachey/Link)
5. Blues in the closet (Oscar Pettiford)
6. Lullaby of birdland (George Shearing)
7. We'll be together again (Fischer/Laine)
8. Take the A-train (Billy Strayhorn)

UPC/EAN: 716043124626

Louis Hayes – Light And Lively (SCCD 31245)

SCCD 31245 Light And Lively / Louis Hayes Quintet

“… a superb record….This is defenitely a ‘keeper’, and a host readers of all tastes will I’m sure share my enthusiasm .” (Richard Palmer, Jazz Journal International)

“.. .brilliant…Que demander de plus? …” (Jean-Pierre Moussaron, Jazz Magazine)

1. Light and lively (Louis Hayes)
2. If you could see me now (Tadd Dameron)
3. Enchantment (Horace Silver)
4. The 10th dimention (Clint Houston)
5. For the love of what (Charles Tolliver)
6. Darian (Clint Houston)
7. Blues for Macao (Clint Houston)

UPC/EAN: 716043124527

Andy LaVerne – Frozen Music (SCCD 31244)

SCCD 31244 Frozen Music / Andy LaVerne Quartet

“ Frozen Music, Andy LaVerne’s third album for SteepleChase, is a solid, modern blowing session…he makes skilful use of suspensions, pedal points, and ostinatos, which along with the music’s floating harmonies, give the soloists a wealth of elbow room …” (Mark Stryker, Cadence)

1. Numero uno (Andy LaVerne)
2. Nitewriter (Andy LaVerne)
3. Is not my problem (Andy LaVerne)
4. North country (Andy LaVerne)
5. Satan doll (Andy LaVerne)
6. Decorative trends (Andy LaVerne)
7. The bundo credo (Andy LaVerne)
8. Frozen music (Andy LaVerne)
9. Blue cycle (Andy LaVerne)

UPC/EAN: 716043124428

Boulou Ferré – Confirmation (SCCD 31243)

SCCD 31243 Confirmation / Boulou Ferré Quartet

" .. .the music sparkles from the word 'go' with Parker's Confirmation…Well recorded and musically very impressive, Try and hear it ." (David Lands, Jazz Journal International)

1. Confirmation (Charlie Parker)
2. Body and soul (Johnny Green)
3. Satin doll (Duke Ellington)
4. Cherokee/Marshmallow (Ray Noble/Warne Marsh)
5. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck)

UPC/EAN: 716043124329

Bob Rockwell – The Bob Rockwell Trio (SCCD 31242)

SCCD 31242 The Bob Rockwell Trio

“… Rockwell plays with the fluency of experience and his exploration of these tunes, especially his soprano work, make this a fair album.” (David Lands, Jazz Journal International)

“… Backed by a strong rhythm section, Rockwell’s powerful play gives you plenty of listening pleasure …” (Masamichi Okazaki, Swing Journal)

1. One for Amos (Sam Jones)
2. Etoile noire (Jan Kaspersen)
3. Nothing's forgotten (Erik Ørum)
4. When I fall in love (Victor Young)
5. Bird feathers (Charlie Parker)
6. Prisoner of love (Columbo/Robin/Gaskill)
7. Love walked in (George Gershwin)
8. So in love (Cole Porter)
9. Blues for Pharoah (Bob Rockwell)

UPC/EAN: 716043124220