Teddy Edwards – Out Of This World (SCCD 31147)

SCCD 31147 Out Of This World / Teddy Edwards Quartet

Teddy Edwards (b. April 26, 1924 in Jackson, MS) started to play altosax as a child. He changed to tenor when he was invited to join Howard McGhee’s group in the late 1940s. Since 1945 he has been living in Los Angeles, where he has played and recorded with the bands led by Benny Carter and Gerald Wilson. Edwards is also known for his scores for TV and radio.

1. No name no. 1 (Teddy Edwards)
2. April love (Teddy Edwards)
3. Out of this world (Harry Arlen)
4. Summertime (George Gershwin)
5. That's all (Brandt/Haymes)
6. Cheek to cheek (Irving Berlin)
7. Summertime (George Gershwin)

UPC/EAN: 716043114726

Kenny Drew – Ruby My Dear (SCCD 31129)

SCCD 31129 Ruby My Dear / Kenny Drew Trio

“.. .This trio recording is one of Kenny Drew’s best albums, probably because of the challenge from his ‘unusual’ sidemen…There’re so much musical unity and vitality that it is almost re-discovering Kenny Drew…” (Jørgen Siegumfeldt, Information)

1. Bass-ment (Kenny Drew)
2. Ruby my dear (Thelonious Monk)
3. Gentle rain (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
4. Ending (Kenny Drew)
5. Sunspots (Austin Wells)
6. No slippin' (Kenny Drew)

UPC/EAN: 716043112920

Louis Smith – Prancin’ (SCCD 31121)

SCCD 31121 Prancin' / Louis Smith Quintet

“.. . Prancin’ confirms what some listeners have known for many years – that Louis Smith is among the most engaging trumpet soloists in jazz. Thankfully, the opportunity to savour his mature, well rounded style is no longer being denied to us. An album to buy without the slightest hesitation .” (Jazz Journal)

1. One for Nils (Louis Smith)
2. Chanson de Louise (Louis Smith)
3. Ryan's groove (Louis Smith)
4. Prancin' (Louis Smith)
5. I can't get started (Vernon Duke)
6. Fats (Louis Smith)
7. Chanson de Louise (Louis Smith)

UPC/EAN: 716043112128

Walt Dickerson, Richard Davis – Divine Gemini (SCCD 31089)

SCCD 31089 Divine Gemini / Walt Dickerson & Richard Davis

“.. .music of extreme sophistication yet perfect lucidity…A Zen-like tranquillity pervades this album of duets with another virtuoso Richard Davis …” (R.W. , Melody Maker)

“… an important vibes record .” (Chris Sheridan, Jazz Journal)

“…. quite an achievement, balancing fantasy and friction with grace as a fulcrum….calm, lucid, colorful, and captivating …” (Art Lange, CODA)

1. Lucille (Walt Dickerson)
2. Divine gemini (Walt Dickerson)
3. Always positive (Walt Dickerson)
4. Her intuition (Walt Dickerson)

UPC/EAN: 716043108923

Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31071)

SCCD 31071 On Stage Vol. 1 / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle

For tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan (1931 – 1993) and the famed rhythm section comprised of Cedar Walton, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins the 1970s were the most productive period of their career as a team. They toured Europe extensively and made many recordings with consistently high quality. This is the first of the BIM House series.

“.. .fine quartet playing to appreciate. Jordan…is strong, solid and dependable….the rhythm section, a very close cohesive unit …” (Black Music & Jazz Review)

1. Pinocchio (Wayne Shorter)
2. That old devil moon (Haggart / Lane)
3. The maestro (Cedar Walton)
4. The highest mountain (Clifford Jordan)

UPC/EAN: 716043107124

Duke Jordan – Live In Japan, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31064)

SCCD 31064 Live In Japan Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio

The “poet on piano” is what the Japanese fans regard Duke Jordan. This tremendously successful Japanese tour was the highlight of Duke’s career. Here’s the second volume from the memorable concert on Kyushu island.

1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)
2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)
3. No problem (Duke Jordan)
4. Cold bordeaux blues (Duke Jordan)
5. Tall grass (Duke Jordan)
6. I'm gonna learn your style (Duke Jordan)
7. Embraceable you (George Gershwin)
8. Night train from Snekkersten (Duke Jordan)
9. Cherokee (Ray Noble)
10. Jordu (Duke Jordan)
11. Flight to Japan (Duke Jordan)

UPC/EAN: 716043106424

Clifford Jordan – The Highest Mountain (SCCD 31047)

SCCD 31049 The Highest Mountain / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle

Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (which was actually Cedar Walton’s trio) was one of the most popular ensembles which appeared regularly on the European major jazz clubs in the early 70s. This recording was made during one of their successful tours in Germany.

“… This is extremely enjoyable, uncomplicate time playing ..” (Jazz Journal)

1. Bearcat (Clifford Jordan)
2. Seven minds (Sam Jones)
3. Impressions of Scandinavia (Clifford Jordan)
4. Scorpio (Sam Jones)
5. Firm roots (Cedar Walton)
6. The house on Maple Street (Cedar Walton)
7. Miss Morgan (Sam Jones)
8. The highest mountain (Clifford Jordan)

UPC/EAN: 716043104727

Ars Nova, Bo Holten – Nørgård, Ruders: New Music For Choir (KON 32016)

1. En Ny Himmel Och En Ny Jord (Sven-David Sandström)
2. Konstateringer (Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen)
3. 2 Motets: Preghiera Semplice – Psalm 86 (Poul Ruders)
4. 5 Grundtvig Motets: Kanon 1 – Ja, Vist Maa Man Smile – Som Maanen Skinner – Lad Verden Kun Taenke – Kanon 1 – Kanon 2 (Bo Holten)
5. Universe Birds (Hans Abrahamsen)
6. Wie Ein Kind: Wiigen-lied – Fruhlings-lied – Trauermarsch Mit Einem Unglucksfall (Per Nørgård)

UPC/EAN: 716043201624

The Kontra Quartet, Anton Kontra, Boris Samsing, Peter Fabricius, Morten Zeuthen – Nørgård: String Quartets 1 – 6 (KON 32015)

1. Quartetto Breve (Per Nørgård)
2. Quartetto Brioso: 1 Sats – 2 Sats – 3 Sats (Per Nørgård)
3. Three Miniatures (1959): 1 Sats – 2 Sats – 3 Sats (Per Nørgård)
4. Dreamscape (1969) (Per Nørgård)
5. Inscape (1969): 1 Sats – 2 Sats – 3 Sats (Per Nørgård)
6. Tintinnabulary (1986) (Per Nørgård)

UPC/EAN: 716043201525

Vicki Boeckman, Lars Ulrik Mortensen – Telemann: The Six Recorded Sonatas (KON 32014)

1. Sonata F Major,twv 41f1: Vivace – Largo – Allegro (Georg Philipp Telemann)
2. Sonata C Major, twv 41c2: Cantabile – Allegro – Grave – Vivace (Georg Philipp Telemann)
3. Sonata F Minor, twv 41f1: Triste – Allegro – Andante – Vivace (Georg Philipp Telemann)
4. Sonata C Major, twv 41c5: Adagio/allegro – Larghetto – Vivace (Georg Philipp Telemann)
5. Sonata F Minor, twv 41f2: Adagio – Allegro – Adagio – Gigue (Georg Philipp Telemann)
6. Sonata D Minor, twv 41d4: Affettuoso – Presto – Grave – Allegro (Georg Philipp Telemann)

UPC/EAN: 716043201426