Loren Stillman – Trio Alto Volume Two (SCCD 31621)

“ Loren Stillman is one of New York’s best alto saxophonists, and has gained the distinction well before reaching age 30 .” (jazztimes – David Adler)

The sequel to highly acclaimed SCCD 31604 “Trio Alto Volume 1” features Stillman’s original compositions. Donald Elfman of allaboutjazz of the first volume,

“ Loren Stillman has emerged from prodigy status into a player of great interest. While using traditional instrumental formats and settings, the altoist has an approach to tunes that sound fresh and different. Stillman displays youthful enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment lightly with textures and sound pictures. ”

1. Stumbling Down A Path (Loren Stillman)
2. Sonic Boom (Loren Stillman)
3. Neither Here Nor There (Loren Stillman)
4. Liquid Radio (Loren Stillman)
5. Sticks And Stones (Loren Stillman)
6. A Bright Idea (Loren Stillman)
7. All Over The Place (Loren Stillman)
8. Accelerated Scenario (Loren Stillman)

UPC/EAN: 716043162123

Rich Perry – E-motion (SCCD 31620)

Rich Perry for this his latest quartet release is teamed up with his original sidemen (Danko, Hirshfield and Anderson) whom he goes back more than 13 years.

“ Perry and cohorts play jazz for the 21 st century which shows a constant awareness and love what went before. Meanwhile, they are writing their own personal additions to the music’s history. ” (Mark Gardner)

His previous album “Live at the Kitano 1” (SCCD 31600) drew a lot of attention from the critics as well as from the fans. Matthew Miller of allaboutjazz wrote, “ Perry once again dazzles with his facility and impeccable taste and further asserts himself as one of the most gifted saxophonists of his generation. …”

1. Con Alma (Dizzy Gillespie)
2. In A Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington)
3. Dewey Square (Charlie Parker)
4. What's New (Haggart/Burke)
5. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (Washington/Bassman)
6. A Child Is Born (Thad Jones)
7. Out Of Nowhere (Green/Heyman)
8. The Summery (Thad Jones)
9. There'll Never Be Another You (Harry Warren)

UPC/EAN: 716043162024

Peter Zak – My Conception (SCCD 31619)

SCCD 31618Andy LaVerne “Intelligent Design”

The instrumentation of piano/organ/drums may be highly unusual but with Andy LaVerne and Gary Varsace on the keyboards the format is a sure winner as their earlier collaboration in “All Ways” (SCCD 31569) – “(LaVerne and Versace) sound absolutely natural and complementing together….two equally appealing keyboard voices…” (Thomas Conrad – JazzTimes)

1. Shala (Peter Zak)
2. These Are Soulful Days (Cal Massey)
3. Mahmoud's Memory (Peter Zak)
4. Fungii Mama (Blue Mitchell)
5. Propinquity (Peter Zak)
6. Circling Columbus (Peter Zak)
7. My Conception (Sonny Clark)
8. The Camel (Peter Zak)
9. Witchcraft (Sy Coleman)
10. With A Song In My Heart (Richard Rodgers)
11. Serenity (Henderson, Joe)
12. By Myself (Dietz/Schwartz)

UPC/EAN: 716043161928

Andy LaVerne – Intelligent Design (SCCD 31618)

SCCD 31618Andy LaVerne “Intelligent Design”

The instrumentation of piano/organ/drums may be highly unusual but with Andy LaVerne and Gary Varsace on the keyboards the format is a sure winner as their earlier collaboration in “All Ways” (SCCD 31569) – “(LaVerne and Versace) sound absolutely natural and complementing together….two equally appealing keyboard voices…” (Thomas Conrad – JazzTimes)

1. Short Story (Andy LaVerne)
2. Ultra Sound (Andy LaVerne)
3. Note Worthy (Andy LaVerne)
4. Upside (Andy LaVerne)
5. Remembrance (Andy LaVerne)
6. Ambrosia (Andy LaVerne)
7. Tsunami (Andy LaVerne)
8. Can Your Glue Do This? (Andy LaVerne)
9. Intelligent Design (Andy LaVerne)

UPC/EAN: 716043161829

Ari Ambrose – Whatever Happens (SCCD 31617)

SCCD 31617Ari Ambrose “Whatever Happens”

Since embarking on a “burgeoning creative career” (Chuck Berg – JazzTimes) with his debut album “Introducing Ari Ambrose” in 1998 Ambrose has kept critics and fans positively surprised with his ever-evolving performances. In this latest album we discover the tenorman’s romantic side.

1. No More (Lucky Thompson)
2. More Than You Know (Youmans/Rose/Eliscu)
3. Whatever Happens (Ari Ambrose)
4. I'm Glad There Is You (Madeira/Dorsey)
5. Luna (Ari Ambrose)
6. Emily (Johnny Mandel)
7. Unknown Side (Ari Ambrose)
8. Don't Blame Me (Jimmy McHugh)
9. Like Someone In Love (Jimmy Van Heusen)

UPC/EAN: 716043161720

Vincent Gardner – The Good Book Chapter One (SCCD 31616)

SCCD 31616Vincent Gardner ”The Good Book One ”

Vincent Gardner follows up his highly successful SteepleChase inaugural “Elbow Room” (SCCD 31580) – “An impressive debut as a leader” (Terrell Kent Holmes- allaboutJazz) with this exciting collections of Frank Foster /Horace Silver tunes.

1. Love Handles (Frank Foster)
2. The African Queen (Horace Silver)
3. Shiny Stockings (Frank Foster)
4. Mo' Joe (Joe Henderson)
5. The house that love built (Frank Foster)
6. Sean's Jones Comes Down (Frank Foster)
7. Que Pasa? (Horace Silver)
8. C. P. W. (Frank Foster)

UPC/EAN: 716043161621

Gregory Tardy, Christian Winther, Wayne Escoffery – Jam Session Vol. 21 (SCCD 31613)

1. I'll Remember April (DePaul/Raye)
2. Impressions (John Coltrane)
3. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)
4. Selfportrait In Three Colors (Charles Mingus)
5. Crazy Love (JoAnne Tardy)
6. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)
7. On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislav Kaper)
8. Au Privave (Charlie Parker)

UPC/EAN: 716043161324

Harold Danko – Times Remembered (SCCD 31612)

Pianist Harodl Danko brings back his successful “Trilix”(SCCD ) trio to present another essential trio treats here. On “Trilix” album Donald Elfman of All About Jazz wrote, “When a piano trio—or any jazz group, for that matter—is at the top of its game, all of the qualities that make its individual members shine come to the fore but also work in the service of both the tunes and the larger aesthetic of the group. Harold Danko (piano), Michael Formanek (bass) and Jeff Hirshfield (drums) make a vitally engaging, intelligent and musical trio album.

1. Time Remembered (Bill Evans)
2. All Or Nothing At All (Arthur Altman)
3. How Deep Is The Ocean (Irving Berlin)
4. It Only Happens Every Time (Thad Jones)
5. Madison And West End (Harold Danko)
6. Unknowable Caper #1 (Harold Danko)
7. Astral Intrution (Harold Danko)
8. Unknowable Caper #2 (Harold Danko)
9. Sum Of Some (Harold Danko)
10. To You (Thad Jones)
11. Bye-Ya (Thelonious Monk)

UPC/EAN: 716043161225