“Dick Oatts and Jerry Bergonzi have stacked up a formidable total of 67 years of playing experience on the highly competitive New York scene, and that wealth of nous is evident in this rousing collaboration…..” (Mark Gardner – from the linernotes) 1. Cheapo Steaks (Dave Santoro)2. Cranial Bypass (Dave Santoro)3. King Henry (Dick Oatts)4. L. […]
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Dick Oatts – Gratitude (SCCD 31653)
In this long-waited leader album in six years Dick Oatts again reveals himself as an uncompromising and phenomenal jazz musician. In reviewing Oatts’ previous release “South Paw” (SCCD 31511) Owen Cordle of JazzTimes wrote, “ … Longtime lead alto man with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Oatts comes from the Paul Desmond-Lee Konitz school of saxophone […]
Dick Oatts – South Paw (SCCD 31511)
31511 -Dick Oatts Quintet – "South Paw" Long considered as one of the Big Apple's most in demand sidemen, in recent years alto-tenor saxophonist Dick Oatts has stepped out as a leader. In this his fifth effort as a leader for SteepleChase seven out of the eight tunes are originals. The band is anchored by […]
Dick Oatts – Standard Issue Volume 2 (SCCD 31482)
SCCD 31482 Standard Issue Vol. 2 / Dick Oatts Trio/Quartet A brilliant sequel to the highly acclaimed Standard Issue (SCCD 31439) of 1998, this volume has a welcome addition of pianist Harold Danko on three of the five tracks. In the warm atmosphere of live house, the band gets extra energy from the appreciative audiences. […]
Dick Oatts – Simone’s Dance (SCCD 31458)
1. Indigo rays (Dave Santoro)2. Simone's dance (Dick Oatts)3. Half life (Dick Oatts)4. Elohim (Dick Oatts)5. Mel's minor (Dick Oatts)6. Reverse locomotion (Dick Oatts)7. Innocent voice (Dick Oatts)8. Public access (Dick Oatts) UPC/EAN: 716043145829
Dick Oatts – Standard Issue (SCCD 31439)
1. You and the night and the music (Schwartz/Dietz)2. Like someone in love (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. All the things you are (Jerome Kern)4. Memories of you (Eubie Blake)5. Nimble Jack (Dick Oatts)6. The end of a love affair (Redding) UPC/EAN: 716043143924
Dick Oatts – All Of Three (SCCD 31422)
SCCD 31422 All Of Three / Dick Oatts Trio Dick Oatts is one of the latest addition to SteepleChase exclusive recording artists’ list. He has been one of the most sought after saxophone players on the New York scene in the past twenty years. He started out with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and played […]