SCCD 31158 Steppin' Into Beauty / Hilton Ruiz Trio/Quintet “…. Born in Puerto Rico, he has a profound understanding of an impressive range of popular forms – samba, soca, clave – and makes them an integral element in his writing …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “….a dazzling jazzman and one of the most refreshing […]
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John McNeil, Tom Harrell – Look To The Sky (SCCD 31128)
SCCD 31128 Look To The Sky / Tom Harrell & John McNeil Here at last the CD release of that much acclaimed recording of the two Silver trumpeters! “.. .it’s never a duel of trumpets here but it’s the duet of trumpets… When the two trumpeters share technique and inspiration, one cannot but enjoy the […]
John McNeil – Faun (SCCD 31117)
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 […]
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 […]
Ken McIntyre – Open Horizon (SCCD 31049)
1. Sister precious (Ken McIntyre)2. Don't I (Ken McIntyre)3. Daybreak (Ken McIntyre)4. Puunti (Ken McIntyre)5. Open horizon (Ken McIntyre)6. Jawne (Ken McIntyre)7. Sendai (Ken McIntyre)8. Bee pod (Ken McIntyre) UPC/EAN: 716043104925
René McLean – Watch Out! (SCCD 31037)
SCCD 31037 Watch Out! / René McLean Sextet Even from the founding days SteepleChase has been known for its daring enterprise of recording leader albums by young, less-known (but talented, of course) musicians. This debut album by René McLean is a good example. Coming from a highly jazz inspiring home, René 29 at the time […]
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. […]
Hilton Ruiz – Excition (SCCD 31078)
SCCD 31078 Excition / Hilton Ruiz Quintet Classically trained Hilton gave a concert at the Carnegie Recital Hall at the age of 8. Later he studied jazz with Mary Lou Williams. This is his second recording for SteepleChase following the highly claimed debut album with his trio “Piano Man” (SCCD 31026). Young Hilton put his […]
Hilton Ruiz – Piano Man (SCCD 31036)
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 […]