SCCD 31117 Faun / John McNeil Quintet “ John McNeil’s second album for SteepleChase shows a continued development which augurs a breakaway from the pack of young trumpeters who have emerged in recent years …” (Chris Sheridan, Jazz Journal International) “… McNeil can hurl and aim a single note like a spear and make it …
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Duke Jordan – When You’re Smiling (SCCD 37023/24)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37023/24 When You're Smiling / Duke Jordan Previously issued on SCCD 31232 & SCCD 31247 “ Have no doubt about it, this is a superb record by a great jazz pianist…He plays with great sensitivity and musical understanding …” (Ray Spencer, Jazz Journal International) “ A most agreeable set that is both …
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Stan Getz – Stan’s Party (SCCD 37021/22)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37021/22 Stan's Party / Stan Gets Quartet Previously issued on SCCD 31073 & 31074 “… This is simply an album which you can’t criticize. Every track is wonderful. From ballads to up-tempo stuff, this is one of the most solid jazz albums of the year. Don’t miss it. It’s that good.” (Daily …
Shirley Horn – At Northsea (SCCD 37015/16)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37015/16 At Northsea / Shirley Horn Trio Previously issued on SCCD 31257 & SCCD 31164 “ Admirable!” (Jazz Magazine) “.. Miles Davis is not a notable enthusiast of singers, but one exception was Shirley Horn, a Washington-based improviser (on piano as well)…” (Nat Hentoff, Modern Recording & Music) 1. You'd be so …
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Rick Margitza – Work It (SCCD 31358)
SCCD 31358 Work It / Rick Margitza Quartet Rick Margitza (b. 1963) is already an accomplished tenor and soprano saxophonist, having recorded three leader albums for Blue Note. Margitza’s contribution as a sideman on two of Andy LaVerne’s “Frozen Music” SCCD 31244 and “ Severe Clear” SCCD 31273 and Dave Stryker’s “Blue Degrees” SCCD 31315 …
George Cables – Quiet Fire (SCCD 31357)
SCCD 31357 Quiet Fire / George Cables Trio Pianist George Cables (b. November 14, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY) turned professional jazz musician at the age of 18 after having studied classical music in New York. He is one of the most sought after pianist having played with Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, …
Ron McClure – Never Always (SCCD 31355)
SCCD 31355 Never Always / Ron McClure Trio Bassist/Composer Ron McClure (b. November 22, 1941 in New Haven, CT) has been recording for SteepleChase many albums both as sideman and as leader. For his latest CD under his name McClure chose trio format for the first time and made it a tribute to some of …
Buck Hill – Scope (SCCD 31123)
SCCD 31123 Scope / Buck Hill Quartet “The wailin’ mailman” from Washington D.C. Buck Hill took a leave of absence from the post office again to record his second album here following the “discovery” album This Is Buck Hill (SCCD 31095) of 1978. “ Buck Hill has paid his dues in many ways for many …
Albert Dailey – That Old Feeling (SCCD 31107)
SCCD 31107 That Old Feeling / Albert Dailey Trio Pianist and composer Albert Dailey (1938 – 1984) started taking piano lessons at the age of six and later studied piano and composition at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. In 1964 Dailey moved to New York and since then until his untimely death at the age …
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John McNeil – Embarkation (SCCD 31099)
SCCD 31099 Embarkation / John McNeil Quintet This is a “true” debut album by trumpeter John McNeil (b. March 23, 1948 in Eureka, CA) who by the time of this recording has, in his own words, “played with anyone of note” made a bow to make an album before he turned 30 and sent a …