John Abercrombie, Andy LaVerne – Now It Can Be Played (SCCD 31314)

SCCD 31314 Now It Can Be Played / John Abercrombie – Andy LaVerne Quartet

“ The paring of guitarist Abercrombie and pianist LaVerne is so logical. Both are strong melodists who seem to relish a set of good, difficult changes …” (Cadence)

1. Now it can be played (Andy LaVerne)
2. I wish I knew (Harry Warren)
3. Shadow and fog (Andy LaVerne)
4. John's waltz (John Abercrombie)
5. Cat nap (Andy LaVerne)
6. Yesterdays (Jerome Kern)
7. Labour day (John Abercrombie)
8. Waltz king (Andy LaVerne)

UPC/EAN: 716043131426

Khan Jamal – The Traveller (SCCD 31217)

SCCD 31217 The Traveller / Khan Jamal Trio

Vibraphonist Khan Jamal (b. July 23, 1946 in Jacksonville, Fl.) grew up in Philadelphia where he played with the city’s first rate musicians like Byard Lancaster and Sunny Murray.

Jamal frequently visited Copenhagen in the 80s and formed the trio recorded here.

The original LP issue of the recording received generous praises from the press and on this CD issue,

Cadence noted, “Nils Winther has reissued the session with one new cut (Colours) that makes this disc even more satisfying .”

1. Thelonious (Khan Jamal)
2. Unsung heroes (Khan Jamal)
3. Bells of joy (Khan Jamal)
4. Equinox (John Coltrane)
5. Body and soul (Johnny Green)
6. The traveller (Khan Jamal)
7. Bloom (Khan Jamal)
8. Colours (Khan Jamal)

UPC/EAN: 716043121724

Walt Dickerson, Richard Davis – Tenderness (SCCD 31213)

SCCD 31213 Tenderness / Walt Dickerson & Richard Davis

Walt Dickerson is probably the most original vibraphonist in jazz and most important one after Milt Jackson. Here in Dickerson’s ideal performing format duo with the master bassist Richard Davis, Dickerson creates a unique sound space.

1. Tenderness (Walt Dickerson)
2. Devine gemini (Walt Dickerson)
3. So thoughtful (Walt Dickerson)
4. The road must bend (Walt Dickerson)
5. Play son play (Walt Dickerson)

UPC/EAN: 716043121328

Khan Jamal, Pierre Dørge, Johnny Dyani – Three (SCCD 31201)

SCCD 31201 Three / Khan Jamal, Johnny Dyani & Pierre Dørge

“.. .World music fans, gather round. This trio recording shows us how well a basically American form of music can travel…There is a seamless, almost telepathic quality to the music…One of the best of this year so far .” (Stuart Kremsky, Sound Choice)

1. Lilli goes to town (Pierre Dørge)
2. Bhala (Johnny Dyani)
3. Blueslife (Khan Jamal)
4. Tjader (Khan Jamal)
5. MK speak of the nation (Johnny Dyani)
6. A bomb (Khan Jamal)
7. Children of the third world (Khan Jamal)
8. Three (Khan Jamal)

UPC/EAN: 716043120123

Tete Montoliu – That’s All (SCCD 31199)

SCCD 31199 That's All / Tete Montoliu

“ I still haven’t figured out if a white boy can sing the blues, but here’s a Catalonian who sure can play some bebop… his sense of rhythm is impeccable…Montoliu’s ideas seem to flow effortlessly throughout, and his exceedingly clean articulation keeps everything crystal clear. You never miss the bass and drums…” (Be-Bop And Beyond, May/June 1985)

1. You go to my head (Coots/Gillespie)
2. When I fall in love (Victor Young)
3. Round about midnight (Thelonious Monk)
4. A child is born (Thad Jones)
5. Giant steps (John Coltrane)
6. Imagination (Jimmy Van Heusen)
7. That's all (Brandt/Haymes)
8. Solar (Miles Davis)

UPC/EAN: 716043119929

Buck Hill – This Is Buck Hill (SCCD 31095)

SCCD 31095 This Is Buck Hill / Buck Hill Quartet

This sensational debut album of Buck Hill at the age of 51 received five stars in

Down Beat which commented, “… most deserving of new arrivals…”

And Jazz Journal said, “… go out and buy this fine album, and hope there’s more to come.”

1. Tokudo (Buster Williams)
2. Yesterdays (Jerome Kern)
3. Oleo (Sonny Rollins)
4. I'm aquarius (Buck Hill)
5. S.M.Y. (Buck Hill)
6. Two chord Molly (Buck Hill)
7. S.M.Y. (Buck Hill)

UPC/EAN: 716043109524

Hilton Ruiz – New York Hilton (SCCD 31094)

SCCD 31094 New York Hilton / Hilton Ruiz Trio

American-Puerto Rican Hilton Ruiz (b. May 29, 1952 in New York) was classically trained as a child, played in Latin bands as a teenager and later studied jazz with Mary Lou Williams. This is Hilton’s third album on SteepleChase. (earlier releases SCCD 31036 “Piano Man” & SCCD 31078 “Excition” )

“… he is a dazzling jazzman and one of the most refreshing pianists I’ve heard in years….as gifted an allrounder as you could wish to hear …”(Jazz Journal)

1. Blues for Mary Lou (Hilton Ruiz)
2. Vierd lullaby (Babs Gonzales)
3. Midtown madness (Hilton Ruiz)
4. African ripples (Fats Waller)
5. Libertad ahorra (K. Zawadi)
6. New York Hilton (Hilton Ruiz)
7. Stepping into beauty (Roland Kirk)

UPC/EAN: 716043109425

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Trio 2 (SCCD 31093)

SCCD 31093 Trio 2 / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Trio

The sequel to SCCD 31083 “Trio 1” from the same electrifying nights at Jazzhus Montmartre proves “ … once again the great strength of NHØP:

the precision, the suppleness of sound and the extraordinary technical ease …” (Jazz Hot)

“.. .his solo feature Villa-Lobos’ ‘Little Train’ is a good demonstration why he’s frequently the bassist of choice for American soloists …” (Cadence)

1. The puzzle (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen)
2. Flower dreams (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen)
3. Little train (Heitor Villa-Lobos)
4. Dancing girls (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen)
5. Larry's tune (Larry Coryell)

UPC/EAN: 716043109326

Duke Jordan – Flight To Japan (SCCD 31088)

SCCD 31088 Flight To Japan / Duke Jordan Trio

A pioneer of modern jazz piano Duke Jordan made this studio recording during his extremely successful Japan tour.

“… Mature trio jazz, played by three guys who know their craft backwards, have stopped showing off and just like to play good melodic swinging music .” (Ralph Laing, Jazz Journal International)

“ The pianist plays with his usual restraint and good taste in a well-conceived program ….” (Krin Gabbard, Cadence)

1. Lullaby of the orient (Duke Jordan)
2. Bridgetown (Duke Jordan)
3. The bullet (Duke Jordan)
4. Love hotel (Duke Jordan)
5. Stone wall blues (Duke Jordan)
6. I can't get started (Vernon Duke)
7. Flight to Japan (Duke Jordan)
8. Table chess (Duke Jordan)

UPC/EAN: 716043108824

Monnette Sudler – Brighter Days For You (SCCD 31087)

SCCD 31087 Brighter Days For You / Monnette Sudler Sextet

“ Miss Sudler is an extremely gifted lady, who heads a sextet worth of her talents. I haven’t for a long time enjoyed an album of this kind that has so much genuine variety…Well worth investigating .” (Jazz Journal)

“ Accomplished single stringing, clean and clear, from guitarist Monnette Sudler …” (Black Music & Jazz Review)

1. Brighter days for you (Monnette Sudler)
2. To be exposed (Monnette Sudler)
3. Natural accurrance (Monnette Sudler)
4. Rightousness (Monnette Sudler)
5. Congo (Oliver Collins)
6. Moments of love (Monnette Sudler)
7. Family (Monnette Sudler)

UPC/EAN: 716043108725