George Cables – Dark Side Light Side (SCCD 31405)

SCCD 31405 Dark Side, Light Side / George Cables Trio

“… this entire programme underlines just why Art Pepper called George “Mr. Beautiful” because beauty infuses all his music .” – Mark Gardner

1. Dolphin dance (Herbie Hancock)
2. Dark side, light side (George Cables)
3. Ruby my dear (Thelonious Monk)
4. Alone together (Arthur Schwartz)
5. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington)
6. One finger snap (Herbie Hancock)
7. Sweet Rita suite, part 1 (George Cables)
8. Ah George we hardly knew you (Don Pullen)

UPC/EAN: 716043140527

Boulou Ferré – New York, N.Y. (SCCD 31404)

SCCD 31404 New York, NY / Boulou Ferré Quintet

In the autumn of 1996 legendary French gypsy guitarist bothers Boulou & Elios Ferré took a short trip to New York to make this new recording after a 10-year absence from recording studios.

“… So this is their playing ‘postcard from Manhattan’ and a brief meeting of minds with three inspirational Americans who did their utmost to make the visitors feel at home…a stirring souvenir of an intriguing cultural cocktail .” (Mark Gardner)

1. Israel (Johnny Carisi)
2. Yesterdays (Jerome Kern)
3. Intersection sur une prèlude de Bach (Boulou Ferré)
4. Background music (Warne Marsh)
5. À Paris (Francis Lemarque)
6. Ablution (Lennie Tristano)
7. Nuit d'insomnie à l'usage de ceux qui ne peuvent pas dormir (Boulou Ferré)
8. Au privave (Charlie Parker)

UPC/EAN: 716043140428

Don Friedman – My Romance (SCCD 31403)

SCCD 31403 My Romance / Don Friedman

The latest performer of SteepleChase’s Fazioli solo piano series is the veteran Don Friedman who during his European tour in November 1996 stopped over in Denmark and recorded this lyrical, romantic album.

“… it is a recital to cherish for the unalloyed creative beauty it contains .” (Mark Gardner)

1. How deep is the ocean (Irving Berlin)
2. These foolish things (Marvell/Strachey/Link)
3. My foolish heart (Victor Young)
4. I can't get started (Vernon Duke)
5. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck)
6. My romance (Richard Rodgers)
7. My funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers)
8. Angel eyes (Matt Dennis)
9. Sophisticated lady (Duke Ellington)
10. Darn that dream (Jimmy Van Heusen)

UPC/EAN: 716043140329

Vic Juris – Moonscape (SCCD 31402)

SCCD 31402 Moonscape / Vic Juris Quartet

Vic Juris is one of the most sought after guitarists in New York today.

This is his third CD on SteepleChase which features the writing and playing of Juris’ working quartet. The piano-less format affords Juris the opportunity to experiment with different textures. The result is an exemplary showcase of contemporary approaches to the modern jazz guitar.

1. Vampicide (Vic Juris)
2. Critters (Vic Juris)
3. A song for Kate (Vic Juris)
4. You stepped out (Vic Juris)
5. Moonscape (Vic Juris)
6. Wrong is right (Larry Coryell)
7. Blood count (Billy Strayhorn)
8. Folk blues (Dick Oatts)
9. Midnight at the waterfront (Jay Anderson)
10. So tender (Keith Jarrett)

UPC/EAN: 716043140220

Richard Wyands – Get Out Of Town (SCCD 31401)

SCCD 31401 Get Out Of Town / Richard Wyands Trio

Veteran pianist Richard Wyands worked with Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae in the mid 50s. His sensitive playing was highly appreciated by the luminaries of jazz such as Charles Mingus, Freddie Hubbard, Zoot Sims, Roy Haynes, Gigi Gryce, Oliver nelson Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell to mention a few whom he performed with.

Wyands is one of the most under recorded artists and this is his long waited leader album in years.

1. Get out of town (Cole Porter)
2. Love dance (Ivan Lins)
3. Yardbird suite (Charlie Parker)
4. Angelica (Duke Ellington)
5. I don't want to cry anymore (Victor Schertzinger)
6. Serenata (L. Anderson/M. Parish)
7. Gee baby ain't I good to you (Don Redman)
8. Mean what you say (Thad Jones)
9. Why did I choose you? (Leonard/Martin)
10. Jitterbug waltz (Fats Waller)

UPC/EAN: 716043140121

Jimmy Raney, Doug Raney – Nardis (SCCD 31184)

SCCD 31184 Nardis / Jimmy & Doug Raney

“… (Jimmy) Raney’s partnership with his, Doug, has been one of the most productive and sympathetic of his career. Their duos are masterpieces of guitar interplay …” (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ)

1. There'll never be another you (Harry Warren)
2. I can't get started (Vernon Duke)
3. All God's children got rhythm (Jerman-Kahn-Karper)
4. What's new (Haggart/Burke)
5. Nardis (Bill Evans)
6. Easy to love (Cole Porter)
7. Canon (Jimmy Raney)

UPC/EAN: 716043118427

John McNeil – I’ve Got The World On A String (SCCD 31183)

SCCD 31183 I've Got The World On A String / John McNeil Quartet

Recorded during McNeil’s European tour in 1983 with a fellow American Doug Raney and the best Danish rhythm section, this album caught the trumpeter at his top form.

1. I remember you (Johnny Mercer)
2. Yours is my heart alone (Franz Lehar)
3. I've got the world on a string (Harry Arlen)
4. Never never land (Jule Styne)
5. Blue bossa (Kenny Dorham)
6. Si Si (Charlie Parker)
7. My melancholy baby (Morton/Burnett)
8. O grande amor (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
9. A slow boat to China (Frank Loesser)

UPC/EAN: 716043118328

Tete Montoliu – Boston Concert, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31153)

SCCD 31153 Boston Concert, vol. 2 / Tete Montoliu

Here’s at last the long-waited CD issue of the legendary live recording of the first ever concert hall appearance of Tete Montoliu in USA!

What 700 Bostonian and Tete Montoliu, one of the world’s most talented pianists shared on the night of March 17, 1980 is a pure magic.

“… No one was prepared for the excitement and electricity that filled the hall that night …He was inspired to play at the top of his form, and he repaid the kindness of his audience with a recital of masterful beauty …” (Steve Elman, WBUR-FM)

1. Airegin (Sonny Rollins)
2. Lush life (Billy Strayhorn)
3. Giant steps (John Coltrane)
4. When I fall in love (Victor Young)
5. A child is born (Thad Jones)
6. Confirmation (Charlie Parker)
7. Apartment 512 (Tete Montoliu)
8. Oleo / come Sunday/Oleo (Sonny Rollins)

UPC/EAN: 716043115327

Tete Montoliu – Boston Concert, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31152)

SCCD 31152 Boston Concert, Vol. 1 / Tete Montoliu

Here’s at last the long-waited CD issue of the legendary live recording of the first ever concert hall appearance of Tete Montoliu in USA!

What 700 Bostonian and Tete Montoliu, one of the world’s most talented pianists shared on the night of March 17, 1980 is a pure magic.

“… No one was prepared for the excitement and electricity that filled the hall that night …He was inspired to play at the top of his form, and he repaid the kindness of his audience with a recital of masterful beauty …” (Steve Elman, WBUR-FM)

1. Introduction ()
2. New England blues (Tete Montoliu)
3. I guess I'll hang my tears out to dry (Jule Styne)
4. Have you met miss Jones? (Richard Rodgers)
5. Catalan suite (Tete Montoliu)
6. Hot house (Tadd Dameron)

UPC/EAN: 716043115228

David Friesen – Paths Beyond Tracing (SCCD 31138)

SCCD 31138 Paths Beyond tracing / David Friesen

Bassist David Friesen recorded this extraordinary solo album without overdub. It is not, however, just a display of incredible technique Friesen has on his instrument but it is also his talent in composition that this album features.

1. Song in the night (David Friesen)
2. As the day begins (David Friesen)
3. Wind in the wilderness (David Friesen)
4. Symphonies (David Friesen)
5. Tender hearted (David Friesen)
6. Shapes and colours/Blue (David Friesen)
7. Blues/Heart felt (David Friesen)
8. Sword of the prophets (David Friesen)
9. Choir (David Friesen)

UPC/EAN: 716043113828