On Trilix SCCD 31551 allaboutjazz’ Donald Elfman wrote, “ When a piano trio—or any jazz group, for that matter—is at the top of its game, all of the qualities that make its individual members shine come to the fore … Harold Danko (piano), Michael Formanek (bass) and Jeff Hirshfield (drums) make a vitally engaging, intelligent …
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Rich Perry – Gone (SCCD 31670)
Following the successful 2008 album “e-motion” (SCCD 31620)Rich Perry teams up with his quintessential group of 15 years – a quartet – pianist Danko, bassist Anderson and drummer Jeff Hirshfield. “…The openness and shared mission to make great music ensures that the nine tracks are all first-rate performances…. This CD is as good as it …
Rich Perry – At The Kitano 2 (SCCD 31645)
On revewing the first volume of the Kitano live recordings (SCCD 31600) Matthew Miller of allaboutjazz commented , “…. Perry once again dazzles with his facility and impeccable taste and further asserts himself as one of the most gifted saxophonists of his generation.” 1. My Shining Hour (Harry Arlen)2. Love Walked In (George Gershwin)3. Just …
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Harold Danko, Ron McClure – Wonderland (SCCD 31638)
1. Wonderland (Benny Carter)2. I Made You Laugh (Ron McClure)3. Nardis (Miles Davis)4. To Start Again (Harold Danko)5. Liz Ann (Cal Tjader)6. Freezin' (Ron McClure)7. Midnight Grazer's Dilemma (Ron McClure)8. I Do It Better At Night (Earl Hines)9. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young)10. Beautiful Friendship (Stanley Styne)11. Nightquest (Ron McClure) UPC/EAN: 716043163823
Rich Perry – E-motion (SCCD 31620)
Rich Perry for this his latest quartet release is teamed up with his original sidemen (Danko, Hirshfield and Anderson) whom he goes back more than 13 years. “ Perry and cohorts play jazz for the 21 st century which shows a constant awareness and love what went before. Meanwhile, they are writing their own personal …
Harold Danko – Times Remembered (SCCD 31612)
Pianist Harodl Danko brings back his successful “Trilix”(SCCD ) trio to present another essential trio treats here. On “Trilix” album Donald Elfman of All About Jazz wrote, “When a piano trio—or any jazz group, for that matter—is at the top of its game, all of the qualities that make its individual members shine come to …
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Rich Perry – At The Kitano 1 (SCCD 31600)
SteepleChase is proud to present the frist volume of quintessential Rich Perry Quartet live from New York’s newest and hottest jazz venue The Kitano Hotel on Park Avenue. 1. In Your Own Sweet Way (Dave Brubeck)2. You And The Night And The Music (Schwartz/Dietz)3. I Thought About You (Jimmy Van Heusen)4. Just Friends (Klenner/Lewis)5. Billie's …
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Rich Perry – Rhapsody (SCCD 31595)
Perry and Danko have been closely working together for almost 30 years. As evident in their first duo album “Canceos do Brasil” (SCCD 31463), they are in total empathy and harmony again here on this new duo programme. “ Rich Perry is that rarest of tenor saxophonists—a complete musician with an understanding of space and …
Harold Danko – Oatts & Perry (SCCD 31588)
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Rombers/ Oscar Hammerstein)2. Like Sonny (John Coltrane)3. Evol Deklaw Ni (Thad Jones)4. Peace (Horace Silver)5. I Mean You (Thelonious Monk)6. Unit 7 (Sam Jones)7. Tidal Breeze (Harold Danko)8. Don't Get Sassy (Thad Jones) UPC/EAN: 716043158829
Rich Perry – You’re My Everything (SCCD 31576)
“… this is a typically thoughtful, engrossing session from a contemporary master of the saxophone ,…” (Mark Gardner from the liner notes) On Rich Perry’s previous release SCCD 31558 East of the Sun and West of 2 nd Avenue, David Franklin of JazzTimes wrote, “ Tenorist Rich Perry began a fruitful relationship with SteepleChase more …
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