SCCD 31411 Tidal Breeze / Harold Danko Quartet The Harold Danko Quartet, during its five year existence, has been carving out its own special niche in the landscape of jazz. Following the highly successful “The Feeling Of Jazz” (SCCD 31392), this their fifth CD explores Danko’s older compositions written before the inception of the group. …
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Vic Juris – Moonscape (SCCD 31402)
SCCD 31402 Moonscape / Vic Juris Quartet Vic Juris is one of the most sought after guitarists in New York today. This is his third CD on SteepleChase which features the writing and playing of Juris’ working quartet. The piano-less format affords Juris the opportunity to experiment with different textures. The result is an exemplary …
Steve LaSpina – Story Time (SCCD 31396)
SCCD 31396 Story Time / Steve LaSpina Quartet Here’s another captivating CD by Steve LaSpina, a highly talented and imaginative composer and resourceful leader as well as the outstanding bass instrumentalist. On his composition, Mark Gardner writes, “ His writing is neither fussy nor over-emphatic. It allows everyone to ‘breathe’ while enhancing the listener’s enjoyment… …
Harold Danko – The Feeling Of Jazz (SCCD 31392)
SCCD 31392 The Feeling Of Jazz / Harold Danko Quartet Here's an intriguing re-make of one of the most surprising jazz releases of the 1960s: "Duke Ellington And John Coltrane" (Impulse). Harold Danko and his group was invited to give concerts in the theme of "Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington" for the …
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Harold Danko – New Autumn (SCCD 31377)
SCCD 31377 New Autumn / Harold Danko Quartet Another exciting session by Harold Danko and his close-knit ensemble. Once again the focus is on Danko’s intriguing compositions. Prior to the recording, the quartet gave a special concert at the Manhattan School of Music playing the entire programme for this CD. His first SteepleChase leader album …
Steve LaSpina – When I’m Alone (SCCD 31376)
SCCD 31376 When I'm Alone / Steve LaSpina Quintet Steve LaSpina is, besides being a dextrous and soulful bassist, an intensely personal and inventive composer. His exceptional talent as a writer is evident again here on this his third leader album (earlier releases: New Horizon SCCD 31313 and Eclipse SCCD 31343). The band here is …
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Dave Stryker – Nomad (SCCD 31371)
SCCD 31371 Nomad / Dave Stryker with the Bill Warfield Big Band A very special new album by Dave Stryker, who conceived the idea of recording with a big band when this New York-based Warfield Big Band began playing his tunes. “ With this project we were trying to break some new ground by putting …
Steve Slagle – Reincarnation (SCCD 31367)
SCCD 31367 Reincarnation / Steve Slagle Quartet Steve Slagle (b. 1951 in Los Angeles) has been one of the leading figures in the jazz scene in New York since 1976. He has played lead alto in Machito’s Afro-Cuban orchestra, Steve Kuhn Quartet, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Carla Bley Band to name a few earning a reputation …
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Steve Slagle – Spread The Word (SCCD 31354)
SCCD 31354 Spread The Word / Steve Slagle Quartet “ The alto saxophonist’s quartet is pianoless. It impresses you with its clean logic and taut, substantive lines… An excellent album .”, commented JazzTimes on Steve Slagle’s debut CD ( SCCD 31323 “The Steve Slagle Quartet ”) which has also enjoyed equally enthusiastic reviews by other …
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Vic Juris – Night Tripper (SCCD 31353)
SCCD 31353 Night Tripper / Vic Juris Quartet Guitarist Vic Juris (b. 1953 in Parsippany, New Jersey) has been a prominent figure on the jazz scene for almost 20 years. While he leads his own quartet recorded here, he performs as a member of the Dave Liebman Group, the Gary Peacock Quartet and as the …