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Buck Hill – This Is Buck Hill (SCCD 31095)

SCCD 31095 This Is Buck Hill / Buck Hill Quartet This sensational debut album of Buck Hill at the age of 51 received five stars in Down Beat which commented, “… most deserving of new arrivals…” And Jazz Journal said, “… go out and buy this fine album, and hope there’s more to come.” 1. …

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Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Trio 2 (SCCD 31093)

SCCD 31093 Trio 2 / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Trio The sequel to SCCD 31083 “Trio 1” from the same electrifying nights at Jazzhus Montmartre proves “ … once again the great strength of NHØP: the precision, the suppleness of sound and the extraordinary technical ease …” (Jazz Hot) “.. .his solo feature Villa-Lobos’ ‘Little Train’ …

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Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Trio 1 (SCCD 31083)

SCCD 31083 Trio 1 / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Trio “… The trio maintains a high level of ingenuity throughout: it demonstrates again NHØP’s facility and invention and confirms his position as one of the top ranking bassists …” (Black Music & Jazz Review) 1. Country walk (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen)2. Cowboy samba (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen)3. Les …

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Duke Jordan – Thinking Of You (SCCD 31165)

SCCD 31165 Thinking Of You / Duke Jordan Trio “.. .Duke Jordan possesses the art of prolonging the themes on a improvisation with perfect logic and prodigious musicality… On this 1979 disc he benefits by the incomparable support from NHØP’s bass and Hart’s drums. A rare gem.” (Pierre Schavey, The Lion) 1. The fuzz (Duke …

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Shirley Horn – Violets For Your Furs (SCCD 31164)

SCCD 31164 Violets For Your Furs / Shirley Horn Trio It seems safe to say that Shirley Horn has now gained the popularity and recognition she deserves and that she joined the ranks of the star singers. And if you’ll excuse our boasting tone, SteepleChase takes a lot of pride in being the first record …

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Shirley Horn – All Night Long (SCCD 31157)

SCCD 31157 All Night Long / Shirley Horn Trio This is the prequel to “Violets For Your Furs” – SCCD 31164 from the Northsea Jazz Festival concerts, which was awarded the prestigious Billie Holiday Prize of 1992 by Academie du Jazz of France. “ Admirable!” ( Jazz Magazine ) 1. You'd be so nice to …

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Andy LaVerne – Another World (SCCD 31086)

SCCD 31086 Another World / Andy LaVerne Trio This is Andy LaVerne’s debut album under his own name, though his experiences in studios had already been impressive recording with Woody Herman, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, Frank Sinatra, Ted Curson to mention a few. This trio was Stan Getz’s 1977 rhythm section and as always Stan …

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Doug Raney – Introducing Doug Raney (SCCD 31082)

SCCD 31082 Introducing Doug Raney / Doug Raney Quartet A highly acclaimed debut album by Doug Raney (21 at the time of recording), a son of the celebrated guitarist Jimmy Raney. “ That talent, in some cases, can be transmitted intact from father to son is a proposition that Introducing Doug Raney seems to prove…a …

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Eddie Henderson – Think On Me (SCCD 31264)

SCCD 31264 Think On Me / Eddie Henderson Quintet “.. .His clean precise tone rides easily over the solid support of this hand-picked quintet…he plays throughout with facile elegance and expression. Whether delving into ballads…or the livelier numbers…, his musicianship is exemplary .” (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) 1. Restless dreams (Joe Locke)2. Come Sunday …

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