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MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37031/32 Guitar Moments / Jimmy Raney & Doug Raney Previously issued on SCCD 31118 & SCCD 31134 “… one of the loveliest recordings of this or any other year …” (Larry Kart, Chicago Tribune) “… filled with excellent performances this album will satisfy you completely …” (Takashi Kubota, Swing Journal) “… highly …
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SCCD 31397 Raney 96 / Doug Raney Quartet Recorded a few weeks before his 40 th birthday, Doug Raney’s latest album features the new star drummer Herlin Riley. “… In a set that never lacks for interest throughout its duration, Doug Raney once again proves beyond question that he is among the most articulate and …
SCCD 31166 I'll Close My Eyes / Doug Raney Quintet Doug Raney at the time of this recording was only 25 but he had already established his own identity, though it is apparent that the greatest influence came from his famous father Jimmy Raney. The CD booklet contains his complete discography. 1. I'll close my …
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SCCD 31191 Blue And White / Doug Raney Quartet Guitarist Doug Raney (b. 1957 in New York) moved to Copenhagen in the late 70s. He has developed his own style with more contemporary taste than his famous guitarist father Jimmy Raney. Doug has made quite a few recordings on SteepleChase starting the debut album (SCCD …
SCCD 31177 Surprise Party / Bernt Rosengren Quartet Sweden’s top saxophonist/composer/arranger/bandleader Rosengren (b. 1937) gained wide recognition through his work with Krzysztof Komeda in Poland and his performance in the soundtrack of Polanski’s film “Knife In The Water” in 1962. Later he played with George Russell, Don Cherry and Lars Gullin. In the late 70s …
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SCCD 31341 Blues On A Par / Doug Raney Quartet Guitarist Doug Raney has been a resident of Denmark for almost two decades since he moved there at the age of 19 and has matured into a formidable artist in his own right and is well established on the European jazz scene, though it is …
SCCD 31144 Listen / Doug Raney Quartet “… un disque très agréable …” (Jazz Magazine) 1. Come rain or come shine (Harry Arlen)2. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington)3. Autumn song (Bernt Rosengren)4. Don't listen (Doug Raney)5. Bird feathers (Charlie Parker)6. Moment's notice (John Coltrane) UPC/EAN: 716043114429
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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SCCD 31249 Doug Raney Quintet “… Doug Raney is an elegant player even when he’s attacking, as he does here on most of the content. …Certainly recommended if you enjoy your jazz slightly in advance of bebop, but with all of that basic feel still there.” (Martin Richards, Jazz Journal International) “… no doubt, another …
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SCCD 31235 Something's Up / Doug Raney Quartet This is the 11th album by guitarist Doug Raney (b. August 29, 1956 in New York) for SteepleChase. The superb rapport between the fluid swing of Doug Raney’s guitar, which is often likened to the phrasing of saxophone players and the sharp and percussive piano of Ben …