SCCD 31347 Mohawk / Larry Schneider Quartet Larry Schneider on this latest recording plays alto sax instead of tenor sax which is his instrument. And when a jazz saxophone player picks up alto, there is one thing in his mind: CHARLIE PARKER. “Larry Schneider Plays Charlie Parker” is what this CD is all about. A …
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Andy LaVerne – In The Mood For A Classic (SCCD 31342)
SCCD 31342 In The Mood For A Classic / Andy LaVerne Andy LaVerne plays Bud Powell This astounding solo recital of 17 Bud Powell compositions (plus two tributes) by Andy LaVerne was recorded in Copenhagen during LaVerne’s European tour last winter. This project was, however, not something accidentally took place just because the artist was …
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Richie Beirach, Andy LaVerne – Too Grand (SCCD 31335)
SCCD 31335 Too Grand / Richie Beirach & Andy LaVerne To begin with, there’s nothing too grand about this recording. As the linernote writer Mark Gardner puts it, “ The music is accessible and accomplished but not over-polished..Four hands, two minds in unison and two grands equals bliss for lover of jazz piano when Richie …
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Bob Rockwell – Born To Be Blue (SCCD 31333)
SCCD 31333 Born To Be Blue / Bob Rockwell Trio On this latest outing on SteepleChase, Bob Rockwell teamed up with the visiting pianist from USA Andy LaVerne and his regular partner Lundgaard. The result is a sensitive, well-balanced and most enjoyable CD with clear sound picture without drummer. Bob Rockwell’s career credit includes Thad …
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Richie Beirach, Andy LaVerne – Universal Mind (SCCD 31325)
SCCD 31325 Universal Mind / Richie Beirach & Andy LaVerne “… Richie and Andy lay before us a positive feast of keyboard collaboration. …Universal Mind will be providing many rewarding hours of enjoyment as a wonderful example of the specialised art of four hands interaction …” (Mark Gardner) 1. Solar (Miles Davis)2. All the things …
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Andy LaVerne – Buy One Get One Free (SCCD 31319)
1. Pairs of chairs (Andy LaVerne)2. Orbit (Bill Evans)3. Fine tune (Andy LaVerne)4. Maiden voyage (Herbie Hancock)5. Buy one, get one free (Andy LaVerne)6. By myself (Dietz/Schwartz)7. Elm (Richie Beirach)8. Invisible man (Andy LaVerne)9. Intervallic denial (Andy LaVerne)10. Spain (Chick Corea) UPC/EAN: 716043131921
Larry Schneider – Blind Date (SCCD 31317)
SCCD 31317 Blind Date / Larry Schneider Quartet Schneider and LaVerne have worked together for a long time in various settings. Their duo recording of Bill Evans related tunes (SCCD 31307 Bill Evans…Person We Knew) received critical acclaim and commercial success. “ The abilities of Larry Schneider, Andy Laverne and company can be in no …
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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 …
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Larry Schneider, Andy LaVerne – Bill Evans…Person We Knew (SCCD 31307)
SCCD 31307 Bill Evens..Person We Knew / Larry Schneider & Andy LaVerne Bill Evans (1929-1980) has been one of the most influential figures on mainstream jazz piano over the past three decades, especially for the younger generation whose formative years were spent in the late 60s and the 70s. LaVerne having studied first-hand with Evans …
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John Abercrombie, Andy LaVerne – Nosmo King (SCCD 31301)
SCCD 31301 Nosmo King / John Abercrombie & Andy LaVerne " Harmony is what makes this duo album work so well. Harmony between the instruments of course, but also a personal harmony between the players…these two so often think like one, it leaves plenty of room for you to sit in and listen… " (Paul …
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