SCCD 31862 Andrew Rathbun “Character Study” All About Jazz once stated, “Andrew Rathbun is an artist who takes chances with his recordings. You don’t hear any paint-by-the-numbers jazz discs from him.” This latest release proves again how accurate this statement is. Canadian-born Rathbun has established himself as one of the most compelling voices of American […]
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Olegario Diaz “I Remember Chet” (SCCD 31853)
SCCD 31853 Olegario Diaz “I Remember Chet” Venezuela-born pianist/composer Olegario Diaz has since 2011 been presenting handful of quality recordings with firm roots in post-bop. Diaz has also published quite a few books on music and musicians. He produced this album, his 5th release to portray Chet Baker as he might write a book about […]
Andrew Rathbun – Numbers & Letters (SCCD 31781)
SCCD 31781 Andrew Rathbun Quintet “Numbers & Letters” Ian Patterson of AAJ remarked, “ Rathbun's music is intellectually challenging and yet immediately accessible…”, when he was reviewing The Idea of North (SCCD 31762) Rathbun’s previous album. New York-based Canadian saxophonist/composer Andrew Rathbun has been releasing series of innovative albums which delight us with consistent creative […]
Burak Bedikyan – Circle of Life (SCCD 33109)
SCCD 33109 Burak Bedikyan Quartet “Circle of Life” Burak Bedikyan is a burgeoning jazz pianist/composer from Turkey, one unlikely jazz country in spite of the nation’s historical and cultural heritage which is close to the Western world. Classically trained Bedikyan was introduced to jazz though workshop in modern theory conducted by Aydin Esen, a widely […]
Dave Stryker – All the Way (SCCD 31455)
1. I got rhythm (George Gershwin)2. All the way (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. All or nothing at all (Lawrence/Altman)4. God bless the child (Billie Holiday)5. Dearly beloved (Jerome Kern)6. Brother can you spare a dime (Harburg/Gorney)7. A lazy afternoon (Maross-Latouche)8. The touch of your lips (Ray Noble) UPC/EAN: 716043145522
Scott Colley, Chris Potter – This Place (SCCD 31443)
1. Mr. Day (John Coltrane)2. Long lake (Scott Colley)3. Aurora (Chris Potter)4. This place (Scott Colley)5. Ugly beauty (Thelonious Monk)6. Airegin (Sonny Rollins)7. The peacocks (Jimmy Rowles)8. The blessing (Ornette Coleman)9. Simultaneity (Scott Colley) UPC/EAN: 716043144327
Ron McClure – Never Forget (SCCD 31279)
SCCD 31279 Never Forget / Ron McClure Quintet “… .A fine bassist…also an exceptional composer who draws on non-jazz tonalities with great confidence….” ( The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “… .impressive… strong melodies and themes that are multi-structured….He is subtle and creative …” (Cadence) 1. Halfmoon again (Ron McClure)2. Hello spring (Ron McClure)3. Lament for […]