SCCD 31397 Raney 96 / Doug Raney Quartet Recorded a few weeks before his 40 th birthday, Doug Raney’s latest album features the new star drummer Herlin Riley. “… In a set that never lacks for interest throughout its duration, Doug Raney once again proves beyond question that he is among the most articulate and […]
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Doug Raney – Blue And White (SCCD 31191)
SCCD 31191 Blue And White / Doug Raney Quartet Guitarist Doug Raney (b. 1957 in New York) moved to Copenhagen in the late 70s. He has developed his own style with more contemporary taste than his famous guitarist father Jimmy Raney. Doug has made quite a few recordings on SteepleChase starting the debut album (SCCD […]
Ben Besiakov – You Stepped Out Of A Dream (SCCD 31265)
SCCD 31265 You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Ben Besiakov Trio Ben Besiakov is one of Denmark’s leading pianists from the younger generation and is the winner of Ben Webster prize in 1990. “… There are many records of worthy piano trios about, but this acoustically splendid DDD CD will rank high among them […]
Doug Raney – Something’s Up (SCCD 31235)
SCCD 31235 Something's Up / Doug Raney Quartet This is the 11th album by guitarist Doug Raney (b. August 29, 1956 in New York) for SteepleChase. The superb rapport between the fluid swing of Doug Raney’s guitar, which is often likened to the phrasing of saxophone players and the sharp and percussive piano of Ben […]
Doug Raney – Lazy Bird (SCCD 31200)
SCCD 31200 Lazy Bird / Doug Raney Quintet “… Raney’s measured approach satisfies everywhere, whether heated up on Trane’s Lazy Bird or coolly reflective in Theme For Ernie. Raney, an honorable name .” (Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat) “ Backed by a driving rhythm section of Danish jazzmen, Raney – the son of legendary bebopper Jimmy Raney […]