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SCCD 31051 Call For The Fiddler / Claude Williams Quintet Claude “Fiddler” Williams (born February 22, 1908 in Oklahoma) made this recording during his tour in Europe 18 years ago. The great veteran of jazz violin is known for his strong style. “ … a fiddler who practically raises the roof, who stomps and riffs …
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SCCD 31202 Bird's Grass / Idrees Sulieman Quintet Idrees Sulieman (b. August 7, 1923 in St. Petersburg, FL.) is one of the first to adopt the bebop style in trumpet playing. Sulieman played and recorded with Thelonious Monk, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie to mention a few. “… the whole album is …
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SCCD 31161 Chocolate Cadillac / Red Mitchell Quintet Red Mitchell (1927- 1992) was known for his original improvisation style and his retuned bass sound. He performed and recorded with Billie Holiday, Jimmy Ranye, Gerry Mulligan, Hampton Hawes, etc. In the late 60s Mitchell moved to Sweden and played in Europe with such visiting American musicians …
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SCCD 31056 No Blues / Horace Parlan Trio “… No Blues establishes Parlan as a major voice on modern jazz piano… This trio really cooks. Don’t miss this one .” (Kastlemusic) “… splendid Horace Parlan album …” (Jazz Journal) 1. No blues (Miles Davis)2. My foolish heart (Victor Young)3. Have you met Miss Jones? (Richard …
SCCD 31012 Arrival / Horace Parlan Trio/Quintet Horace Parlan (b. Pittsburgh Jan. 19, 1931) being one of the last American jazz musicians of his generation to settle in Europe has been the resident of Denmark since 1972. He had been best known for his association with Charles Mingus’s Jazz Workshop before his successful duo recordings …
SCCD 31040 Stable Mable / Dexter Gordon Quartet “… Dexter plays brilliantly on every track …beautifully recorded ..”(Jazz Journal) 1. Just friends (Klenner/Lewis)2. Misty (Errol Garner)3. Red cross (Charlie Parker)4. So what (Miles Davis)5. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington)6. Stablemates (Benny Golson)7. Just friends #1 (Klenner/Lewis)8. Misty #2 (Errol Garner)9. Red cross #3 (Charlie …
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SCCD 31218 Groovin' / Idrees Sulieman, Horace Parlan etc Idrees Sulieman who was one of the first trumpeters to play bop and recorded with a host of jazz giants such as Coleman Hawkins Thelonious Monk, Randy Weston, Mary Lou Williams, Teddy Charles, Gene Ammons, etc. “.. .an enjoyable recording to which all the players contribute …
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 …
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SCCD 31204 Just Be There / Howard McGhee Quintet Howard McGhee (1918-1987) was one of the finest trumpeters of the bop era. This Copenhagen session turned out to be the last recording that the legendary drummer Kenny Clarke participated. “… It’s simply music that is rich, spontaneous and lively .” (André Joly, La Voix Du …
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SCCD 31124 Blue Parlan / Horace Parlan Trio “… Veteran jazz pianist Parlan displays his talent in this attractive trio setting…this is class modern jazz …” (Billboard, recommended Lp) “… Blue Parlan is superbly recorded with its authentic feeling and the balance among the three instruments is of great finesse …” (Diapason) 1. Goodbye pork …