SCCD 31036 Piano Man / Hilton Ruiz Trio This is the debut album of Hilton Ruiz then a 23-year-old rising star of New York jazz scene. “ Hilton Ruiz is one of the best young pianists I have heard for years and this album constitutes a remarkably impressive debut …Take my tip and go with […]
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Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31071)
SCCD 31071 On Stage Vol. 1 / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle For tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan (1931 – 1993) and the famed rhythm section comprised of Cedar Walton, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins the 1970s were the most productive period of their career as a team. They toured Europe extensively and made many […]
Clifford Jordan – The Highest Mountain (SCCD 31047)
SCCD 31049 The Highest Mountain / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (which was actually Cedar Walton’s trio) was one of the most popular ensembles which appeared regularly on the European major jazz clubs in the early 70s. This recording was made during one of their successful tours in […]
Cedar Walton – Second Set (SCCD 31113)
SCCD 31113 Second Set / Cedar Walton Quartet “… A very noteworthy successor to the First Set ..” (Jazz Journal) 1. Blue train (John Coltrane)2. I didn't know what time it was (Cedar Walton)3. The Sunday suite (Richard Rodgers)4. The theme (Traditional) UPC/EAN: 716043111329
Dexter Gordon – Something Different (SCCD 31136)
SCCD 31136 Something Different / Dexter Gordon Quartet “… ‘Something Different’…finds Gordon at the top of his form…While melodic continuity has always been one of Gordon’s trademarks, the seamless passion of his playing here makes ‘Something Different’ one of the tenor giant’s essential albums .” (Larry Kart, Chicago Tribune) “… The great tenor saxophonist is […]
Joe Bonner – Parade (SCCD 31116)
SCCD 31116 Parade / Joe Bonner Trio “… As well as being strongly inventive as a soloist, …Bonner also demonstrates his compositional talents…I am recommending it to all lovers of modern piano .” (Mike Shera, International Jazz Journal) “…it is one in which solid achievement runs in close harness with promise for the future .” […]
Cedar Walton – First Set (SCCD 31085)
SCCD 31085 First Set / Cedar Walton Quartet “… a magnificent quartet….outstandingly good ….” (Jazz Journal) 1. Introduction ()2. Off minor (Thelonious Monk)3. For all we know (S/Coots Lewis)4. Introduction ()5. Holy land (Cedar Walton)6. I'm not so sure (Cedar Walton)7. Ojos de rojo (Cedar Walton) UPC/EAN: 716043108527
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Jaywalkin’ (SCCD 31041)
SCCD 31041 Jaywalkin' / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Quartet The tremendous career this double bass player with a non-stop-name had already achieved by the time of the recording of his first leader album here is as impressive as his technique. NHØP (b. May 27, 1946 in Osted, Denmark) started playing professionally at an early teenage and […]
Clifford Jordan – Firm Roots (SCCD 31033)
SCCD 31033 Firm Roots / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle This was the first appearance of the popular Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (alias The Cedar Walton Trio) on SteepleChase. (Other releases are SCCD 31047 “Highest Mountain” and SCCD 31104 “On Stage vol. 3”.) “.. .a truly fine quartet recording .” (MM) 1. […]
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Sam Jones – Double Bass (SCCD 31055)
SCCD 31055 Double Bass / Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen & Sam Jones Europe’s best bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (b. May 27, 1946 in Denmark) and his American colleague Sam Jones (1924 – 1981) were teamed up for this special recording featuring two bassists as co-leaders of the band. The result is “ an unqualified success on […]