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SCCD 31478 Between Mars & Earth / Andy LaVerne & Dave Samuels One of the earlier entries of Andy LaVerne’s discography on this label was a highly acclaimed duo recording with vibraphonist Dave Samuels “Fountainhead” (SCCD 31261). Nine years later the two artists got together again in the studio with an addition of bass by …
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SCCD 31418 Stan Getz In Chappaqua / Andy LaVerne Quartet Andy LaVerne’s latest CD on SteepleChase is dedicated to the memory of Stan Getz, one of the most significant saxophone soloists of the 20 th century. LaVerne was the pianist of the Stan Getz quartet from 1977 to 1981 during which period LaVerne wrote most …
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SCCD 31399 Bud's Beautiful / Andy LaVerne Trio Plays the music of Bud Powell Andy LaVerne’s 1993 dedication to Bud Powell (SCCD 31342 “In The Mood For A Classic) was a solo rendition of Bud’s compositions. Here in his second appraisal of the great bop pianist/composer LaVerne produces most attractive and thoughtful set of trio …
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SCCD 31388 Serenade To Silver / Andy LaVerne Quintet This is the third release of Andy LaVerne’s ongoing series of tributes to jazz’s great pianists/composers. (Earlier releases: In The Mood For A Classic – dedicated to Bud Powell SCCD 31342 and to Tadd Dameron – Tadd’s Delight SCCD 31375 ) The music of Horace Silver, …
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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 …
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SCCD 31375 Tadd's Delight / Andy LaVerne Andy LaVerne Plays Tadd Dameron Following the success of his exceptional presentation of Bud Powell materials in “In The Mood For A Classic” (SCCD 31342), Andy LaVerne this time portrays the bop era’s brightest composer Tadd Dameron (1917 – 1965) whose music became the essential part of jazz …
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SCCD 31101 For Us / Mike Richmond & Andy LaVerne Richmond and LaVerne were the rhythm team of the Stan Getz Quartet, which gave concerts in Copenhagen prior to this recording. These two highly talented musicians who were then just turning 30 had already been playing with a host of great names of jazz including …
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SCCD 31352 Glass Ceiling / Andy LaVerne Trio Collaboration between pianist Andy LaVerne (b. December 4, 1947 in New York) and SteepleChase goes back to 1978 when he was the pianist/composer/arranger of Stan Getz Quartet. Andy has recorded numerous albums for SteepleChase since then in various settings. This recording is in the classic trio format …
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