Just another WordPress site
Vol. 8 features three foremost instrumentalists Ryan Kisor on trumpet, Jimmy Greene on tenor sax and Jim Pugh on trombone on the theme of the 1960’s concept of modality. “ The players assembled for a collective review of iconic pieces from that time were all attuned to the spirit of the music and familiar with …
Continue reading “Ryan Kisor, Jimmy Greene, Jim Pugh – Jam Session Vol. 8 (SCCD 31547)”
Two veterans of bop, trumpeter Louis Smith and saxophonist Billy Mitchell joined by the young lion Mark Turner make the 7 th volume of “this essential documentation of jazz” an inspired recital. For Billy Mitchell this was his last recording session. “ Billy Mitchell was a dignified hero right to the end, and his playing …
Continue reading “Louis Smith, Mark Turner, Billy Mitchell – Jam Session Vol. 7 (SCCD 31546)”
40 years ago Bill Evans and Jim Hall recorded two brilliant duo albums called “Intermodulations” and “Undercurrent”. Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie whose collaboration dates back to the late 1960s have been inspired by the Evans-Hall recordings and have been experimenting with the format. Andy LaVerne remarks, " Over the years we have collaborated as …
“… Dave Ballou, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt pooled their considerable instrumental resources to fashion the fifth session in the SteepleChase landmark series documenting where contemporary jazz and some of its most distinctive voices are at these days. The contents of this CD, its predecessors and the sets to come suggest, most emphatically, that the …
Continue reading “Scott Wendholt, Dave Ballou, Greg Gisbert – Jam Session Vol. 5 (SCCD 31536)”
1. Jamboree (Andy LaVerne)2. Private eye (Don Braden)3. You are too beautiful (Richard Rodgers)4. April (Dick Oatts)5. I can't get started (Vernon Duke)6. Hat trick (Andy LaVerne)7. My one and only love (Mellin/Woods)8. How high the mood (Andy LaVerne)9. Airegin (Sonny Rollins) UPC/EAN: 716043152629
1. Change up (Rick Margitza)2. Triplicate (Andy LaVerne)3. Old Folks (Dedate Hill)4. Lush life (Billy Strayhorn)5. I'm old fashioned (Jerome Kern)6. Sticks up (Larry Schneider)7. Go tenor (Chris Potter) UPC/EAN: 716043152223
SCCD 31520 Shades of Light/ Conrad Herwig & Andy LaVerne Trombone/Piano duo may sound unlikely but if it concerns with the two masters of the respective instruments here, the result is a total delight. “… It isn’t the instruments that determine the outcome of this intimate collaboration, but the musicians, their skills, interplay, sensitivity and …
Continue reading “Conrad Herwig, Andy LaVerne – Shades Of Light (SCCD 31520)”
SCCD 31512 – Andy LaVerne Quartet "Pianissmo" Featuring Andy LaVerne (piano), Rich Perry (tenor saxophone), Jay Anderson(bass), and Matt Wilson (drums). Andy LaVerne's association with SteepleChase dates back nearly a quarter of a century. He has been a prolific contributor to the catalogue. This marks his 16 th effort as a leader and he has …
Continue reading “Andy LaVerne, Rich Perry – Pianissimo (SCCD 31512)”
In the 70's Schneider received much public acclaim for his efforts with the Charles Mingus and Horace Silver bands. While he has been active ever since, his development as an artist has only been well documented on SteepleChase and this CD marks Larry Schneider's 8 th effort as a leader for producer Nils Winther. " …
SteepleChase opens a new century with one of its favourite genre, piano trio, with the label’s long time contributor Andy LaVerne. This LaVerne’s 20th entry on the label features recent originals by the pianist including title tune “Know More”. 1. Fire wire (Andy LaVerne)2. Think tank (Andy LaVerne)3. Sudden wealth syndrome (Andy LaVerne)4. Where and …