Brew Moore – Zonky (SCCD 36037)

SCCD 36037 Zonky / Brew Moore Quartet

This Danish Radio transmission of 1966 together with the preceding

two volumes (SCCD 36016 “If I Had You” and SCCD 36019 “I Should Care”) from 1965 make up a precious and important part of Brew

Moore’s scarce discography and a reminder of a genius whose life ended too prematurely.

“…Moore was never happier than during the Copenhagen years, where the working environment, audience appreciation and enthusiastic colleagues were all factors that made life fulfilling.” (Mark Gardner)

1. Gene's Blues (Gene Olsen)
2. Introduction ()
3. I Should Care (Axel Stordahl)
4. Introduction ()
5. Donna Lee (Charlie Parker)
6. Introduction ()
7. Zonky (Brew Moore)

UPC/EAN: 716043603725

Stephen Riley – Inside Out (SCCD 31584)

“…From the listener’s point of view, the Stephen Riley Trio has made a most significant and satisfying start….As a leader, Stephen has hit the bull’s-eye first time…” (Mark Gardner)

1. All Alone (Irving Berlin)
2. Bluesette (Toots Tielemanns)
3. Barbados (Charlie Parker)
4. Say It Isn't So (Irving Berlin)
5. Bemsha Swing (Thelonious Monk)
6. Ju Ju (Wayne Shorter)
7. There's A Small Hotel (Richard Rodgers)
8. Infant Eyes (Wayne Shorter)
9. Chelsea Bridge (Billy Strayhorn)
10. Inside Out (Stephen Riley)

UPC/EAN: 716043158423

Gregory Tardy – The Truth (SCCD 31583)

“…This carefully conceived and beautifully executed set can only enhance the reputation of an exceedingly accomplished saxophonist/composer….” (Mark Gardner)

1. Yeshua (Gregory Tardy)
2. Who Has Believed Our Message (Gregory Tardy)
3. The Way, The Truth, The Life (Gregory Tardy)
4. Love Never Fails (Gregory Tardy)
5. Wade In The Water (Traditional)
6. As The World Rejoices (Gregory Tardy)
7. Rhythm Form (Tom Harrell)
8. Jesus You Are My Life (Stephen Fry)
9. Cheetah (Tom Harrell)

UPC/EAN: 716043158324

Ron McClure, Steve LaSpina, Jay Anderson – Jam Session Vol. 16 (SCCD 31582)

Highly unusual jam of three bassists. This jam session is all about “ a celebration of

a wondrous and indispensable voice in just about every jazz ensemble.” (Mark Gardner)

On previous SteepleChase Jam Session series, CD Review’s Rick Finlay wrote, “… SteepleChase’s series of jam sessions drawing together the cream of the contemporary jazz world makes a refreshing change these days. ….highly recommended .”

1. Walkin' (Richard Carpenter)
2. How Insensitive (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
3. Bright Mississippi (Thelonious Monk)
4. Folksong (Steve LaSpina)
5. Never Always (Ron McClure)
6. So What (Miles Davis)
7. Unfinished Business (Ron McClure)
8. Tale Of The Fingers (Paul Chambers)

UPC/EAN: 716043158225

Loren Stillman, Kris Allen, Chris Byars – Jam Session Vol. 15 (SCCD 31581)

The release of Jam Session Vol 15 featuring three young elites of alto sax coincides aptly with the 50 th anniversary year of Charlie Parker’s death.

“… Jamming … is actually a creative igniter, serving to raise everyone’s game, while keeping a sense of perspective and respect for the music and each man’s place within it. … ” (Mark Gardner)

1. You Know How It Is (Chris Byars)
2. Apropos (Andy Laverne)
3. Steeplechase (Charlie Parker)
4. I Got It Good And That Ain't Bad (Andy Laverne)
5. You've Changed (Fischer/Carey)
6. Autumn Nocturne (Josef Myrow)
7. Prisoner Of Love (Russ Columbo/Clarence Gaskill)
8. Hydroponic (Andy Laverne)
9. Blues For Alice (Charlie Parker)

UPC/EAN: 716043158126

Vincent Gardner – Elbow Room (SCCD 31580)

“…Vincent Gardner has definitely arrived as a force to be reckoned with and merits all the elbow room he and his fluent trombone can find!” (Mark Gardner)

1. DoomZoom (Vincent Gardner)
2. Snake Charmin' (Vincent Gardner)
3. I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (Jule Styne)
4. Can You Read My Mind (Bricusse/Williams)
5. Four And One (Thelonious Monk)
6. Blubber (Vincent Gardner)
7. W. M. II (Vincent Gardner)
8. Relaxin' At Carmarillo (Charlie Parker)
9. Liberia (John Coltrane)

UPC/EAN: 716043158027

Jed Levy – Mood Ellington (SCCD 31579)

“…The strength of the material inspired all of us and it was great to hear these tunes come to life. What started out as an early morning record date with some very challenging music soon progressed into downright fun and we all left with a smile on our face. I hope the smile is contagious as you share with us the joy that is the music of Duke Ellington. (Jed Levy)

1. New World A-Comin' (Duke Ellington)
2. Action In Alexandria (Duke Ellington)
3. Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington)
4. Dancers In Love (Duke Ellington)
5. Haupé (Duke Ellington)
6. Blue Rose (Duke Ellington)
7. Neo Hip Hot Cool Kiddies Community (Duke Ellington)
8. Race (Duke Ellington)
9. Ad Lib On Nippon (Duke Ellington)
10. The Lake (Duke Ellington)
11. Circle Of Fourths (Duke Ellington)

UPC/EAN: 716043157921

Peter Zak – The Peter Zak Trio (SCCD 31578)

Peter Zak is the latest addition of pianist to SteepleChase. Except for a few months of extra-curricular jazz study at University of California, Berklee School Peter Zak has never received formal music education. This natural talent found his own way into the music to become the

complete pianist equipped with impeccable taste, effortless ease and technical perfection.

“Peter Zak, a new name…but one, I suggest, we will hear a great deal more of in the future.” (Mark Gardner)

1. Better Late Than Never (Peter Zak)
2. Laughin With RZ (Peter Zak)
3. Ugly Beauty (Thelonious Monk)
4. Namely You (Gene De Paul)
5. Blue Gardenia (Lester Lee)
6. Grandpa George (Peter Zak)
7. Mamacita (Joe Henderson)
8. The Worrier (Peter Zak)
9. Maiden Lane (Peter Zak)
10. Tyner's Corner (Peter Zak)
11. Below The Rim (Peter Zak)

UPC/EAN: 716043157822

Tom Guarna – Get Together (SCCD 31577)

Tom Guarna has been active on New York’s jazz scene since the late 80s playing with the Yellow Jackets, Randy Brecker, Lenny White, the Mingus Orchestra, among others. He is also widely known for his collaboration with Blood, Sweat and Tears in the late 90.

“… Tom Guarna here makes an impressive, albeit belated, debut at the helm of a highly musical and ever swinging trio who combined for a truly irresistible Get Together .” (Mark Gardner)

1. Segment (Charlie Parker)
2. Get Out Of Town (Cole Porter)
3. We Used To Be (Tom Guarna)
4. Hit Or Miss (Tom Guarna)
5. Alaska Basin (Tom Guarna)
6. My Old Flame (Johnston / Coslow)
7. Swedish Pastry (Barney Kessel)
8. Get Together (Tom Guarna)

UPC/EAN: 716043157723