Gary Bartz – Monsoon (SCCD 31234)

SCCD 31234 Monsoon / Gary Bartz Quartet

Alto saxophonist Gary Bartz (b. Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1940) studied music at the Julliard School in New York. He then worked with many prominent players like Max Roach, Art Blakey, Blue Mitchell , McCoy Tyner in the 60s. His international fame came when he joined Miles Davis in the early 70s.

He made his SteepleChase recording debut with Jackie McLean in 1973 (“Ode To Super” SCCD 31009). 15 years later he went into a studio in Copenhagen with the band he was touring with in Europe to make the second album for SteepleChase.

1. Samuel (Yusef Salim)
2. Never never land (Jule Styne)
3. Run before the sun (Clint Houston)
4. Strode rode (Sonny Rollins)
5. Monsoon (Gary Bartz)
6. Soul eyes (Mal Waldron)
7. Uncle Bubba (Gary Bartz)

UPC/EAN: 716043123421

Red Rodney – Red Giant (SCCD 31233)

SCCD 31233 Red Giant / Red Rodney Quartet

“… this excellent and restrained session will bring more accolades to this little giant of jazz, Red Rodney .” ( Jazznews )

“ Here is one of the most listenable Red Rodney records to come along in years….It is Rodney’s superbly lyrical work that makes this an essential record .” ( Jazz Journal )

1. Red giant (Red Rodney)
2. Greensleeves/Giant Steps (John Traditional/Coltrane)
3. You leave me breathless (Frederick Hollander)
4. Love letters (Victor Young)
5. Helene (Red Rodney)
6. Sun child (Ron Miller)
7. Everytime we say goodbye (Cole Porter)
8. Jitterbug waltz (Fats Waller)
9. For all we know (S/Coots Lewis)
10. Invitation (Bronislav Kaper)

UPC/EAN: 716043123322

Duke Jordan – Time On My Hands (SCCD 31232)

SCCD 31232 Time On My Hands / Duke Jordan

“ Have no doubt about it, this is a superb record by a great jazz pianist. Duke Jordan weaves perfect patterns of improvisation. He can play with great sensitivity and musical understanding ….” (Ray Spencer, Jazz Journal International)

1. Rosetta (Earl Hines)
2. If I did – would you? (Duke Jordan)
3. Time on my hands (Vincent Youmans)
4. As time goes by (Herman/Hupfeld)
5. Tall grass (Duke Jordan)
6. When you're smiling (Fisher/Goodwin)
7. Dancer's call (Duke Jordan)
8. Orange mist (Duke Jordan)
9. All of me (Simon/Marks)
10. I've never been in love before (Frank Loesser)
11. I didn't know what time it was (Richard Rodgers)
12. Easy living (Rubin/Rainger)
13. Jeepers creepers (Harry Warren)

UPC/EAN: 716043123223

John McNeil – Things We Did Last Summer (SCCD 31231)

SCCD 31231 Things We Did Last Summer / John McNeil Quintet

This is the fifth recording by John McNeil (b. March 23, 1948 in Eureka, CA) on SteepleChase. During the summer of 1983 John toured Europe as a member of the staff of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz School. McNeil led this exciting group consist of the fellow “teachers” of the school at the graduation concert.

1. C. J. (John McNeil)
2. Where's Rialto? (John McNeil)
3. Jigsaw (John McNeil)
4. Alone together (Arthur Schwartz)
5. Things we did last summer (Jule Styne)
6. They Say It's Wonderful (Irving Berlin)
7. Shadow falls (Dave Liebman)
8. Scorpitarius (John McNeil)

UPC/EAN: 716043123124

Dexter Gordon – After Midnight (SCCD 31226)

SCCD 31226 After Midnight / Dexter Gordon Quintet

“.. .fans of DG’s massive, laid back authority will surely want to add this engaging set to their collection…a thoroughly satisfying late-night-set .” (Michael Tucker, Jazz Journal International)

1. Three o'clock in the morning (Roblero/Terriss)
2. Body and soul (Johnny Green)
3. Prancin' (Miles Davis)
4. The theme (Traditional)

UPC/EAN: 716043122622

Dexter Gordon – After Hours (SCCD 31224)

SCCD 31224 After Hours / Dexter Gordon Quintet

At the time this album was released originally on LP in 1986, Dexter was attracting renewed interest from the public by receiving nomination for an Academy Award for his performance (as an actor) of the leading role in the feature film “Round Midnight”.

Though Dexter spent his last years in USA after his great come-back signing with CBS, his prime time as a musician was from his European days. This recording includes some of his best ever playings.

“ Some might criticise that Dexter put out too many albums but this recording I cannot do without …” (Jyllandsposten)

1. I remember you (Johnny Mercer)
2. All the things you are (Jerome Kern)
3. Darn that dream (Jimmy Van Heusen)
4. Straight no chaser (Thelonious Monk)
5. The theme (Traditional)

UPC/EAN: 716043122424

Boulou Ferré – Nuages (SCCD 31222)

SCCD 31222 Nuages / Boulou Ferré Trio

“… The Ferré trio’s performance is full of European flavour…their emotional play suits very well the tunes selected here …” (Okazaki, Swing Journal)

1. Autumn leaves (Joseph Kosma)
2. Change of life (Elios Ferré)
3. Subconscious Lee (Lee Konitz)
4. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck)
5. Nuages (Django Reinhardt)
6. The man I love (George Gershwin)

UPC/EAN: 716043122226

Chet Baker – When Sunny Gets Blue (SCCD 31221)

SCCD 31221 When Sunny Gets Blue / Chet Baker Quartet

The last recording Chet Baker made for SteepleChase before his tragic and untimely death.

“… A rather melancholic session, but one of the better ones from the period. Lacy is a much underrated piano player. He gives Chet a great deal of room…Lundgaard and Uotila are both thoroughly professional and contribute to a fine, unpredictable set .” (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ)

1. Long ago and far away (Jerome Kern)
2. Here's that rainy day (Jimmy Van Heusen)
3. Two in the dew (Butch Lacy)
4. I should care (Jimmy Van Heusen)
5. Out of nowhere (Green/Heyman)
6. When Sunny gets blue (M. Fisher)
7. Isn't it romantic (Richard Rodgers)
8. You'd be so nice to come home to (Cole Porter)

UPC/EAN: 716043122127

Howard McGhee – Just Be There (SCCD 31204)

SCCD 31204 Just Be There / Howard McGhee Quintet

Howard McGhee (1918-1987) was one of the finest trumpeters of the bop era. This Copenhagen session turned out to be the last recording that the legendary drummer Kenny Clarke participated.

“… It’s simply music that is rich, spontaneous and lively .” (André Joly, La Voix Du Nord)

1. Jazz exchange (Howard McGhee)
2. You're something else (Howard McGhee)
3. Wee dot (Jay Jay Johnson)
4. You're something else (Howard McGhee)
5. Jazz exchange (Howard McGhee)
6. Into it (Howard McGhee)
7. Just be there (Howard McGhee)

UPC/EAN: 716043120420

Duke Jordan – The Great Session (SCCD 31150)

SCCD 31150 The Great Session / Duke Jordan Trio

Composer of famous jazz tunes such as “No Problem” or “Jordu” Duke Jordan (b. April 1, 1922 in New York) is a highly imaginative and original master of piano. Duke Jordan’s early breakthrough came in 1946 when Charlie Parker invited Jordan to join his new band with Miles Davis, Max Roach and Tommy Potter.

The 70s was Duke’s most productive period and this recording with the competent backing of Philly Joe and Friesen is among the best albums he made for SteepleChase.

1. All the things you are (Jerome Kern)
2. Moonglow (Mills/DeLange)
3. Satin doll (Duke Ellington)
4. Thinking of you (Duke Jordan)
5. A Night in Tunesia (Dizzy Gillespie)
6. Ladybird (Tadd Dameron)
7. Blues in the closet (Oscar Pettiford)

UPC/EAN: 716043115020