Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – Brikama (SCCD 31188)

SCCD 31188 Brikama / Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra

Guitarist and bandleader Pierre Dørge formed this nearly-big band, New Jungle Orchestras in 1980. The music is diverse as its members nationalities.

“…Brikama is absolutely stunning, with vivid voicings and a bewildering range of instrumental characters…” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ)

1. Monk in Africa (Pierre Dørge)
2. St. Louis blues (W.C. Handy)
3. Dawda’s dream (Pierre Dørge)
4. A rainbow over the bamboo forest (Pierre Dørge)
5. Nuages (Django Reinhardt)
6. Sunday in Zürich (Pierre Dørge)
7. To Alhaji Bai Konte (Pierre Dørge)
8. To Mr. Dolphy (Pierre Dørge)
9. På tirsdag (John Tchicai)

UPC/EAN: 716043118823

Johnny Dyani – Afrika (SCCD 31186)

SCCD 31186 Afrika / Johnny Dyani Septet

The late South African bassist Johnny Dyani left a number of superb recordings on SteepleChase and this is his most ambitious project with colourful instrumentation including steel drums.

1. Blame it on the Boers (Johnny Dyani)
2. Appear (Johnny Dyani)
3. Pretoria three (Johnny Dyani)
4. Needle children (Johnny Dyani)
5. Kalahari lives (Johnny Dyani)
6. Grandmother's teaching (Johnny Dyani)
7. Funk dem dudu (Johnny Dyani)
8. Kippieology (Johnny Dyani)
9. Dedicated to Abdullah Ibrahim (Johnny Dyani)
10. Grandmother's teaching (Johnny Dyani)

UPC/EAN: 716043118625

Cedar Walton – Third Set (SCCD 31179)

SCCD 31179 Third Set / Cedar Walton Quartet

Here’s the final set of that magical evening at Jazzhus Montmartre.

Earlier releases of this series are SCCD 31085 “First Set” and SCCD 31113 “Second Set”.

1. Angel in the night (Billy Higgins)
2. Bolivia (Cedar Walton)
3. Fantasy in D (Cedar Walton)
4. Blue Monk (Thelonious Monk)
5. Rhythm-a-ning (Thelonious Monk)

UPC/EAN: 716043117925

Red Mitchell – Chocolate Cadillac (SCCD 31161)

SCCD 31161 Chocolate Cadillac / Red Mitchell Quintet

Red Mitchell (1927- 1992) was known for his original improvisation style and his retuned bass sound. He performed and recorded with Billie Holiday, Jimmy Ranye, Gerry Mulligan, Hampton Hawes, etc. In the late 60s Mitchell moved to Sweden and played in Europe with such visiting American musicians as Dizzy Gillespie and Phil Woods.

“…. definately one of the best contra bass releases …” (A.G. Compact , France)

1. Idrees (Red Mitchell)
2. U.A.I. (You are invited) (Idrees Sulieman)
3. These foolish things (Marvell/Strachey/Link)
4. A theme for Ahmad (Horace Parlan)
5. Chocolate Cadillac (Idrees Sulieman)

UPC/EAN: 716043116126

Duke Jordan – Lover Man (SCCD 31127)

SCCD 31127 Lover Man / Duke Jordan Trio

Recorded on the same day after the quintet session (SCCD 31046 Duke’s Delight) this attractive trio recording “ comprises nearly 50 minutes of sheer unpretentious enjoyment .” (Mark Gardner, Jazz Journal)

1. Dig (Miles Davis)
2. Dancer's call (Duke Jordan)
3. Love train (Duke Jordan)
4. Don't blame me (Jimmy McHugh)
5. Sea (Al Foster)
6. Lover man (Ram Ramirez)
7. They say it's wonderful (Irving Berlin)
8. Out of nowhere (Green/Heyman)

UPC/EAN: 716043112722

Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31092)

SCCD 31092 On Stage Vol. 2 / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle

The sequel to SCCD 31071 On Stage Vol. 1

“ In a generation of tenor saxophonists dominated by Coltrane and Rollins, Jordan. has carved out a truly distinctive style. …Integration at an advanced level was one of this band’s chief assets….This record is no mere memento of the past, but a contemporary account of the parent style – one shot through with its characteristic blend of passion and flashing logic …” (Michael James, Melody Maker)

1. Midnight waltz (Cedar Walton)
2. Bleecker Street theme (Cedar Walton)
3. I should care (Jimmy Van Heusen)
4. Stella by starlight (Victor Young)
5. Alias Buster Williams (Billy Higgins)

UPC/EAN: 716043109227

Sadik Hakim – Witches, Goblins, etc. (SCCD 31091)

SCCD 31091 Witches, Goblins, etc. / Sadik Hakim Trio

Sadik Hakim (1919-1983) was the legendary pianist whose performance on the famous Charlie Parker’s KoKo session (1954) and Lester Young’s Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid made those recordings immortal.

“…This album contains his best work yet…” (Jazz Journal)

“…the best ever Hakim album…” (Swing Journal)

1. Moon in Aquarius (Sadik Hakim)
2. Witches, goblins ect. (Sadik Hakim)
3. Our bossa nova (Sadik Hakim)
4. No more Sue (Sadik Hakim)
5. Portrait of cousin Mickey (Sadik Hakim)
6. Booger's dilemma (Sadik Hakim)
7. Peace of mind (Sadik Hakim)
8. Say what you mean (Sadik Hakim)
9. Peace of mind (Sadik Hakim)
10. Booger's dilemma (Sadik Hakim)

UPC/EAN: 716043109128

Kenny Drew – Lite Flite (SCCD 31077)

SCCD 31077 Lite Flite / Kenny Drew Quintet

Pianist Kenny Drew (1928-1993) had lived in Copenhagen since 1964. This album was recorded during one of his rare visits to New York, his home town.

“ Kenny Drew is a fine, hard-swinging pianist who has produced many excellent albums for SteepleChase and this quintet date is well up to standard….A most enjoyable album .” (Jazz Journal)

1. Yesterdays (Jerome Kern)
2. Only you (Kenny Drew)
3. Precious lady (Per Goldschmidt)
4. All your words (Idrees Sulieman)
5. Bossa mood (Kenny Drew)
6. Lite flite (Kenny Drew)
7. Precious lady (Per Goldschmidt)

UPC/EAN: 716043107728

Horace Parlan – No Blues (SCCD 31056)

SCCD 31056 No Blues / Horace Parlan Trio

“… No Blues establishes Parlan as a major voice on modern jazz piano… This trio really cooks. Don’t miss this one .” (Kastlemusic)

“… splendid Horace Parlan album …” (Jazz Journal)

1. No blues (Miles Davis)
2. My foolish heart (Victor Young)
3. Have you met Miss Jones? (Richard Rodgers)
4. A theme for Ahmad (Horace Parlan)
5. Hi-fly (Randy Weston)
6. West of Eden (Austin Wells)
7. Holy land (Cedar Walton)
8. Darn that dream (Jimmy Van Heusen)

UPC/EAN: 716043105625

Tete Montoliu – Tête à Tete (SCCD 31054)

SCCD 31054 Tête � Tete / Tete Montoliu Trio

“… the Spanish Steinway stroker displays formidable technique and an abundance of emotion…A strong album, likely to appeal to every jazz buff…Recommended .” (Billboard)

“ Tete Montoliu is one of the most imaginative and assured pianists in jazz today. ….A fine album of piano trio jazz .” (Mike Hennessey, Jazz Journal International)

“… The music on this album reflects how comfortable the three musicians are as they play together. If you like jazz piano and are still mourning the loss of Bill Evans, find and buy this album. It will make you feel a lot better .” (Gregg Torigoe, KLACTO)

1. What's new (Haggart/Burke)
2. We'll be together again (Fischer/Laine)
3. Scandia skies (Kenny Dorham)
4. Lush life (Billy Strayhorn)
5. Catalan suite (Tete Montoliu)

UPC/EAN: 716043105427