Dave Stryker – The Greeting (SCCD 31387)

SCCD 31387 The Greeting / Dave Stryker Quintet

Following the highly acclaimed big band recording NOMAD (SCCD 31371 ), SteepleChase recording artist Dave Stryker is presenting now a quintet without horn to put his guitar up front exploring different rhythms and music from different places as well as jazz.

1. Armageddon (Wayne Shorter)
2. The greeting (Dave Stryker)
3. Song for Lesley (Dave Stryker)
4. Serengeti (Dave Stryker)
5. Spirit in the wind (Dave Stryker)
6. One for Will (Dave Stryker)
7. Azzara (Dave Stryker)
8. Requiem/As we used to sing (Dave Stryker)

UPC/EAN: 716043138722

Stanley Cowell – Mandara Blossoms (SCCD 31386)

SCCD 31386 Mandara Blossoms / Stanley Cowell Quintet

On his latest album here, Stanley Cowell integrates his music with words and introduces a new formidable talent in jazz vocal, Ms Karen Francis.

“… Karen’s intonation is exceptional and she invests each piece with real feeling. She uses her well trained voice, with its enviable range, with the same skill and insight that we associate with the best instrumentalists …” (Mark Gardner)

1. A whole new world (Menken/Rice)
2. Daydream (Billy Strayhorn)
3. This life (Stanley Cowell)
4. Equipoise (Stanley Cowell)
5. I think it's time to say goodbye again (Stanley Cowell)
6. Mandara blossoms (Stanley Cowell)
7. Winter reflections (Stanley Cowell)
8. From the rivers of our fathers (Stanley Cowell)

UPC/EAN: 716043138623

Louis Smith – I Waited For You (SCCD 31385)

SCCD 31385 I Waited For You / Louis Smith Quintet

Veteran trumpeter Louis Smith and young talent on alto Vincent Herring toured Europe in the spring of 1995. The theme of their concerts was a Tribute To Miles. Later in the year, Louis and Vincent got together again in the studio with one of the finest New York rhythm section to record the Miles Davis programme.

“… (Louis)’ considerable gifts are everywhere apparent on this set which celebrates his distinctive style as well as the musical taste of a contemporary he admired .” (Mark Gardner)

1. Dig (Miles Davis)
2. Solar (Miles Davis)
3. I waited for you (Gil Fuller)
4. Walkin' (Richard Carpenter)
5. Half Nelson (Miles Davis)
6. Vierd blues (Miles Davis)
7. Milestones (Miles Davis)
8. Bye bye blackbird (Dixon/Henderson)

UPC/EAN: 716043138524

Vic Juris – Pastels (SCCD 31384)

SCCD 31384 Pastels / Vic Juris Quartet

“… Like other CDs conceived by the engaging Juris this one will grow on the listener with each playing. The man is so diverse in his musical character that something new is always coming at you from the speakers when Vic hits a groove. He is, undoubtedly, one of the most interesting contemporary exponents in the strings department ….” (Mark Gardner)

1. Will call (Jay Anderson)
2. Sweet and lovely (Arnheim/Tobias/Lemare)
3. Megatroid (Vic Juris)
4. Berlin (Vic Juris)
5. Sail away (Tom Harrell)
6. Sim 95 (Vic Juris)
7. 26-2 (John Coltrane)
8. Chop shop (Phil Markowitz)
9. Bravo Rio (Vic Juris)
10. I'll close my eyes (Kaye/Reid)

UPC/EAN: 716043138425

Jed Levy – Sleight Of Hand (SCCD 31383)

SCCD 31383 Sleight Of Hand / Jed Levy Quartet

Here’s Jed Levy’s SteepleChase debut recording.

After graduating from the New England Conservatory in 1980, he has been performing with Jaki Byard, Don Patterson, Jack McDuff, Don Friedman, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Shirley Scot to mention a few.

“… Jed Levy has plenty to “say” on his saxophone and his thoughts are spelled out coherently and imaginatively. His Sleight of Hand offers no deception – but rather this jazzman’s total integrity .” (Mark Gardner)

1. Sleight of hand (Jed Levy)
2. Zinno (Jed Levy)
3. Three in me (Jed Levy)
4. Bird's mother (Jaki Byard)
5. Desert church (Jed Levy)
6. Did I remember? (Adamson/Donaldson)
7. Bright lights (Jed Levy)
8. Nice and easy (Spence)
9. Indigenous (Jed Levy)

UPC/EAN: 716043138326

George Colligan – Activism (SCCD 31382)

SCCD 31382 Activism / George Colligan Trio

Here’s a brand new jazz talent who is bound to make a tremendous contribution to the music. 25-year old George Colligan is already one of the most-sought-after pianists on the New York scene today. This is his first leader album.

“…. this album is all about a remarkable arrival of a musician whose conception epitomises Activism in the best sense – positive, vigorous, outgoing and resourceful ….” (Mark Gardner)

1. United (Wayne Shorter)
2. Gaslight (Duke Pearson)
3. Peace (Horace Solver)
4. Green chimneys (Thelonious Monk)
5. Lazy bird (John Coltrane)
6. Jitterbug waltz (Fats Waller)
7. Activism (George Colligan)
8. Estate (Martino)
9. On the QT (Freddie Hubbard)

UPC/EAN: 716043138227

George Cables – Skylark (SCCD 31381)

31381 Skylark / George Cables Trio

“ A fine sole and trio performer ” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) is George Cables. Here on his fourth album George leads a superb three-some, including the veteran Tootie Heath on drums and presents a pulsating programme from the classic sambas by Bonfa to an ingenious tune Dolahin by his own pen.

1. Fungii mama (Blue Mitchell)
2. Fee-fi-fo-fum (Wayne Shorter)
3. Manha de carnival (Luiz Bonfa)
4. Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael)
5. Samba de Orfeu (Luiz Bonfa)
6. Someday my prince will come (Churchill/Morey)
7. A felicidade (Luiz Bonfa)
8. Pannonica (Thelonious Monk)
9. Dolahin (George Cables)

UPC/EAN: 716043138128

Joe Locke – Inner Space (SCCD 31380)

31380 Inner Space / Joe Locke Quartet

The latest album by the leading vibraphonist of the younger generation Joe Locke is the quartet format in the footprint of MJQ. The Joe Locke Quartet has been working regularly for the past couple of years and the band was in the tip top shape in the recording studio.

1. Django (John Lewis)
2. Tripping (Andrew Hill)
3. Fly me to the moon (Howard)
4. Sanibel Island (Frank Kimbrough)
5. Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael)
6. Truce (Harvie Swartz)
7. Quiet now (Frank Kimbrough)
8. Inner space (Chick Corea)

UPC/EAN: 716043138029

Paul Bley – Reality Check (SCCD 31379)

SCCD 31379 Reality Check / Paul Bley Trio

“ It is Paul Bley’s steadfast refusal to be typecast, pigeon-holed, static which has kept his mind and music so fresh and vital since the early 1950s. His playing has preserved a sense of mystery. That does not need to be explained – even in this 1990s Reality Check – but should rather be enjoyed for the rare gift which we recognise it to be.”

(from the linernotes by Mark Gardner)

1. Reality check (Paul Bley)
2. For George (Paul Bley)
3. It isn't (Paul Bley)
4. Above you (Paul Bley)
5. I surrender dear (Barris/Clifford)
6. Do something (Paul Bley)
7. Swan song (Paul Bley)

UPC/EAN: 716043137923

Bob Rockwell – Shades Of Blue (SCCD 31378)

SCCD 31378 Shades Of Blue / Bob Rockwell Quartet

Intense yet warm-toned tenor and soprano saxophonist Bob Rockwell ( born May 2, 1945 in Oklahoma) put together a dream quartet here on his 7th leader album having invited drummer Copeland to his highly successful trio (“ Born To Be Blue ” SCCD 31333).

“ These nine tracks constitute formidable evidence of Bob Rockwell’s exceptional ability and unswerving commitment to the music in which he believes …”

(from the linernotes by Mark Gardner)

1. Shades of blue (Andy LaVerne)
2. Someday you'll be sorry (Louis Armstrong)
3. Wonder why (Sammy Cahn)
4. Mr. Syms (John Coltrane)
5. Blue tones (Andy LaVerne)
6. Pannonica (Thelonious Monk)
7. Let's call this (Thelonious Monk)
8. Maids of Cadiz (Delibes)
9. On a misty night (Tadd Dameron)

UPC/EAN: 716043137824