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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Horace Parlan – Frank-ly Speaking (SCCD 31076)
SCCD 31076 Frank-ly Speaking / Horace Parlan Quintet Pianist Horace Parlan flew to New York (he has been a resident of Denmark since 1972) to record this his third album for SteepleChase. The band which Horace put together with his favourite musicians had played the night before the recording at Rigmor’s Storyville Club in Manhattan. […]
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 […]
Frank Foster – The House That Love Built (SCCD 31170)
SCCD 31170 The House That Love Built / Frank Foster Though Frank Foster is best known as the principal soloist / composer / arranger of the Count Basie Big Band (after Basie’s death, Foster is leading the band), he often works and records with smaller ensemble such as the one recorded here. Except for “Scandia […]