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SCCD 31767 Peter Brendler & John Abercrombie “The Angle Below” SteepleChase is proud to present the first leader album by this extraordinary talent out of the younger generation of elite double bass players, Peter Brendler. After graduating with great distinction from Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2001, Peter has made New York his …
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SCCD 33103 Ronan Guilfoyle “Renaissance Man” Ronan has been composing for classical ensembles since 1993, specialising in compositions which feature both improvised and written music. “Renaissance Man” is a superb example of Guilfoyle’s enormous compositional talent for contemporary music. 1. Stillness/Movement (Ronan Guilfoyle)2. Mr. BP (Ronan Guilfoyle)3. George's Hat (Ronan Guilfoyle)4. This Was Very Odd …
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Abercrombie/LaVerne partnership goes back in the 60s when both musicians studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. The duo released a number of studio sessions on SteepleChase in the past decades but this time their exciting concert from Baruch University, NY is captured live. JazzTimes’ Jim Ferguson commented on their earlier release SCCD 31538 …
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SteepleChase is proud to present the leader debut album by organist Gary Versace, who was voted a “rising star” on the Hammond Organ in Downbeat’s 2004 Critics Poll. SteepleChase’ new recording artist Gary Versace is one of the most sought after organists/pianists/accordionists on the elite scene of jazz all over the world. “ Unveiled here …
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The follow-up set to the 2002 homage to Evans and Hall, "Timeline" (SteepleChase SCCD 31538) continues to illustrate the astonishing empathy and interplay between Abercrombie and LaVerne and to concentrate on conveying the spirit of the Evans/Hall sound. “… Abercrombie and LaVerne bring their own values and sensibilities to bear throughout the set …” (Jim …
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40 years ago Bill Evans and Jim Hall recorded two brilliant duo albums called “Intermodulations” and “Undercurrent”. Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie whose collaboration dates back to the late 1960s have been inspired by the Evans-Hall recordings and have been experimenting with the format. Andy LaVerne remarks, " Over the years we have collaborated as …
SCCD 31314 Now It Can Be Played / John Abercrombie – Andy LaVerne Quartet “ The paring of guitarist Abercrombie and pianist LaVerne is so logical. Both are strong melodists who seem to relish a set of good, difficult changes …” (Cadence) 1. Now it can be played (Andy LaVerne)2. I wish I knew (Harry …
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SCCD 31301 Nosmo King / John Abercrombie & Andy LaVerne " Harmony is what makes this duo album work so well. Harmony between the instruments of course, but also a personal harmony between the players…these two so often think like one, it leaves plenty of room for you to sit in and listen… " (Paul …
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SCCD 31288 Tonite Only / Ron McClure Quartet Bassist Ron McClure as a sideman has an impressive career record which reads like Who’s Who in Jazz including Thelomious Monk, Wynton Kelly, Keith Jarrett, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Mann among others since his professional debut in the early 60s. A few years ago Ron started …
SCCD 31262 McJolt / Ron McClure Quartet “.. .a varied and frequently satisfying date by four masters of the art .” ( Jazz Journal ) 1. McJolt (Richie Beirach)2. Broken dreams (Ron McClure)3. Secret Love (Sammy Fain)4. Elm (Richie Beirach)5. All blues (Miles Davis)6. Solar (Miles Davis)7. Beautiful love (Victor Young)8. Nardis (Bill Evans)9. Stella …