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Trumpeter Brad Goode recorded hours and hours of “live” performance at various club dates in Chicago between 1992 and 1998. The band features Brad Goode and Chicago’s legendary tenor saxophonist Von Freeman.
This is the first volume from the Goode tape archive, which will be one of the most important documentaries of Chicago Jazz.
1. Speak low (Kurt Weil)
2. You've changed (Fischer/Carey)
3. Straight no chaser (Thelonious Monk)
4. Footprints (Wayne Shorter)
UPC/EAN: 716043150021
Discovering new talents has been SteepleChase’s raison d’être throughout its history. John McNeil’s debut on SteepleChase label “Embarkation” SCCD 31099 in 1978 was a most typical example of such endeavor. During the late 70s and early 80s McNeil made 7 albums on SteepleChase.
After 17 years of absence McNeil returns to the label with this thoughtful and stimulating CD, revealing his new height of maturity as an artist. The label itself grew 400 titles richer during the past 17 years.
1. Lose my number (John McNeil)
2. Faun (John McNeil)
3. Fortuity (Alan Chase)
4. ECM (John McNeil/Alan Chase)
5. The old standard (John McNeil)
6. Midrange Interference (John McNeil)
7. Fire and rain (Robert Taylor)
8. Shy Nola (John McNeil)
9. I will (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)
10. Blewbo (John McNeil)
UPC/EAN: 716043149926
Renowned critic Richard Cook wrote in JazzReview about George’s previous release Twins (SCCD 31485) “…one listens through the record in a kind of wonderment at his imagination. He never seems to take an obvious route….” And here again with his regular trio, George Colligan recorded an album that is full of excitement and stimulation.
1. You do something to me (Cole Porter)
2. Minority (Gigi Gryce)
3. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck)
4. Agent 99 (George Colligan)
5. Theme for Kareen (Freddie Hubbard)
6. Poor butterfly (R. Hubbel)
7. El gaucho (Wayne Shorter)
8. A felicidade (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
9. Una noche in Sevilla (George Colligan)
UPC/EAN: 716043149827
Following the impressive rendition of Coltrane’s music by this pianist on SCCD 31477 “Compassion”, LeeAnn Ledgerwood dedicates this CD to Bill Evans whose music changed her life.
As she puts it in the linernote: “ …Art, the art that jazz is, is an experience. Anyone can have it, participate in it, and revel in the rage of emotions that leave us in awe. I owe my life’s work to such an experience. It happened when I was a child of eleven. I heard my first recording by Bill Evans….”
1. The night has a thousand eyes (Bernier-Brainin)
2. My funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers)
3. Wise one (John Coltrane)
4. India (John Coltrane)
5. Spring is here (Richard Rodgers)
6. Blues on the corner (McCoy Tyner)
7. Some other time (Leonard Bernstein)
8. Paradox (Richie Beirach)
UPC/EAN: 716043149728
Since his recording debut in 1998 “Introducing Ari Ambrose” (SCCD 31450) at the age of 24, this “first class young musician” (Eddie Blackwell, Jazz Journal) has already cut three more albums of his own and has firmly developed to be a major voice in the younger generation. With his long-time friend and musical partner George Colligan in the band, Ari’s latest album offers another exciting and fulfilling experience.
1. Waiting (Ari Ambrose)
2. What is the meaning of this (George Colligan)
3. Useless landscape (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
4. The song is you (Jerome Kern)
5. Venus (Toby Wine)
6. Early song (Ari Ambrose)
7. Twins (George Colligan)
UPC/EAN: 716043149629
The trio Tony Purrone has been leading for a several seasons has an electronic edge with six-string electric bass by guitarist’s long time sidekick Dave Anderson and that’s the sound Tony the Tonester has been exploring for quite some time.
The wizard of electric guitar in his favourite setting created a spellbound CD of contemporary jazz.
1. Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins)
2. If I should lose you (Robin/Rainger)
3. Fall (Wayne Shorter)
4. The three Marias (Wayne Shorter)
5. U.M.M.G. (Billy Strayhorn)
6. Canteloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)
7. Sing me softly of the blues (Carla Bley)
8. Thorn of a white rose (Jan Hammer)
UPC/EAN: 716043149520
SCCD 36031 Wee Dot / Dexter Gordon Quartet
Montmartre Jazzhus 1965
After a short stay in New York, Dexter returned to his favourite city of Copenhagen in June 1965 and resumed his career’s best and most productive period. This second volume of electrifying live recording finds Dexter with his all-time favourite rhythm section.
1. There'll Never Be Another You (Harry Warren)
2. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (Harry Arlen)
4. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
5. I Should Care (Jimmy Van Heusen)
6. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
7. Loose Walk (Sonny Stitt)
UPC/EAN: 716043603220
SCCD 36031 Wee Dot / Dexter Gordon Quartet
Montmartre Jazzhus 1965
After a short stay in New York, Dexter returned to his favourite city of Copenhagen in June 1965 and resumed his career’s best and most productive period. This is the first volume of magnificent live performances from Dexter’s favourite club “Jazzhus Montmartre”.
1. Take The A Train (Billy Strayhorn)
2. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
3. My Melancholy Baby (Morton/Burnett)
4. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
5. What's New (Haggart/Burke)
6. IIntroduction By Dexter Gordon ()
7. Wee Dot (Jay Jay Johnson)
8. Introduction By Dexter Gordon ()
9. Second Balcony Jump (Jerry Valentine)
UPC/EAN: 716043603121
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SCCD 36029/30 Action Action / The Contemporary Jazz Quartet/ Quintet
The Original DEBUT Recordings 1964 & 1967
The legendary recordings by the TCJQ for the Danish DEBUT label have been out of print for more than a couple of decades. This double CD-set including the two original LP releases is not only the historical document but also recaptures the excitement that Scandinavia faced in the early 60s by the new wave jazz, which is still strikingly fresh today.
1. Refraction (Hugh Steinmetz)
2. Action (i) (Franz Beckerlee/Hugh Steinmetz)
3. Catalysm (Franz Beckerlee)
4. In the name of beauty (Franz Beckerlee/Hugh Steinmetz)
5. Pre-determination) (Franz Beckerlee)
UPC/EAN: 716043602926
St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra under baton of Edward Serov had made series of superb recordings during the communist regime in Russian history. Those recordings had unfortunately not been widely available even after the dissolution of USSR. Kontrapunkt in collaboration with Petersburg Recording Studio and Maestro Serov has restored and released many of those legendary recordings on CD.
This latest release features two now deceased leading string players of Russia Victor Liberman (violin) and Yuri Krammarov (viola).
The viola concerto by contemporary Russian composer Vladimir Tsytovich has never been available on CD before.
1. Sinfonia Concertante E Flat Major Kv 364: Allegro maestoso (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
2. Sinfonia Concertante E Flat Major Kv 364: Andante (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
3. Sinfonia Concertante E Flat Major Kv 364: Presto (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
4. Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Allegro (Vladimir Ivanovich Tsytovich)
5. Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Larghetto. Allegro con moto (Vladimir Ivanovich Tsytovich)
6. Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Lento (Vladimir Ivanovich Tsytovich)
UPC/EAN: 716043231423