SCCD 31872 Andy LaVerne “Shangri-La” Andy LaVerne, prolific composer, prominent educator and resourceful recording artist of five decades’ experience, is putting a new quintet together here to interpret his timeless compositions. The liner notes by the composer give us an intriguing insight into the working of a creative mind. “…. if you want to learn […]
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Carl Winther & Jerry Bergonzi “Inner Journey” (SCCD 33134)
SCCD 33134 Carl Winther & Jerry Bergonzi “Inner Journey” Shipping June 15, 2017. Pianist/composer Carl Winther dedicates this album to his father, legendary Danish trumpeter/composer/bandleader Jens Winther, whose untimely death February 24, 2011 stunned his fans. Carl Winther himself is an award-winning artist who – while attributes his musical foundation to his famous father – […]
Dick Oatts, Jerry Bergonzi – Saxology (SCCD 31658)
“Dick Oatts and Jerry Bergonzi have stacked up a formidable total of 67 years of playing experience on the highly competitive New York scene, and that wealth of nous is evident in this rousing collaboration…..” (Mark Gardner – from the linernotes) 1. Cheapo Steaks (Dave Santoro)2. Cranial Bypass (Dave Santoro)3. King Henry (Dick Oatts)4. L. […]
Jerry Bergonzi, Andy LaVerne – Intuition (SCCD 31563)
Andy LaVerne’s ongoing duo projects find the pianist this time in the company of his contemporary (Both Bergonzi and LaVerne were born in 1947). Sharing the common taste and experience in music their mutual respect and admiration are evident throughout this album. Saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is also a renowned educator whose work is vastly appreciated […]