MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37033/34 Two & One / Joe Bonner & Johnny Dyani Previously issued on SCCD 31176 & SCCD 31182 “… magnificent recording reveals grand moments of Bonner …” (Yves Sportis, Jazz Hot) “ Bonner is an impressive modernist…a fine solo performer and an adventurous group leader …” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) 1. […]
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Johnny Dyani – Mbizo (SCCD 31163)
SCCD 31163 Mbizo / Johnny Dyani Quartet " The late Johnny Dyani was calmly visionary…More than any of the South African exiles, Dyani absorbed and assimilated a wide variety of styles and procedures …." (The Penguin Guide To JAZZ) 1. Dorkay House (Dudu Pukwana)2. House arrest (Johnny Dyani)3. Musician's musician (Johnny Dyani)4. Dedicated to Mingus […]
Khan Jamal – Dark Warrior (SCCD 31196)
SCCD 31196 Dark Warrior / Khan Jamal Quartet Vibist Khan Jamal (b. 1946 in Florida) was a frequent visitor to Copenhagen in the 80s. Here’s one of his best recordings on SteepleChase in that period. USA’s “Be-Bop And Beyond” wrote, “ The music of Khan Jamal …manages to be both explorative and melodic. …He has […]
Joe Bonner – Suburban Fantasies (SCCD 31176)
SCCD 31176 Suburban Fantasies / Joe Bonner & Johnny Dyani Pianist Joe Bonner was a frequent visitor to Copenhagen in the 80s. Bonner’s modernistic approach matched extremely well with the free spirited bass of Dyani who resided in Denmark at the time. The collaboration between Bonner and Dyani produced a very successful trio recording with […]
Khan Jamal – The Traveller (SCCD 31217)
SCCD 31217 The Traveller / Khan Jamal Trio Vibraphonist Khan Jamal (b. July 23, 1946 in Jacksonville, Fl.) grew up in Philadelphia where he played with the city’s first rate musicians like Byard Lancaster and Sunny Murray. Jamal frequently visited Copenhagen in the 80s and formed the trio recorded here. The original LP issue of […]
Khan Jamal, Pierre Dørge, Johnny Dyani – Three (SCCD 31201)
SCCD 31201 Three / Khan Jamal, Johnny Dyani & Pierre Dørge “.. .World music fans, gather round. This trio recording shows us how well a basically American form of music can travel…There is a seamless, almost telepathic quality to the music…One of the best of this year so far .” (Stuart Kremsky, Sound Choice) 1. […]
Pierre Dørge, New Jungle Orchestra – Brikama (SCCD 31188)
SCCD 31188 Brikama / Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra Guitarist and bandleader Pierre Dørge formed this nearly-big band, New Jungle Orchestras in 1980. The music is diverse as its members nationalities. “…Brikama is absolutely stunning, with vivid voicings and a bewildering range of instrumental characters…” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) 1. Monk in Africa […]
Johnny Dyani – Afrika (SCCD 31186)
SCCD 31186 Afrika / Johnny Dyani Septet The late South African bassist Johnny Dyani left a number of superb recordings on SteepleChase and this is his most ambitious project with colourful instrumentation including steel drums. 1. Blame it on the Boers (Johnny Dyani)2. Appear (Johnny Dyani)3. Pretoria three (Johnny Dyani)4. Needle children (Johnny Dyani)5. Kalahari […]
Johnny Dyani – Angolian Cry (SCCD 31209)
SCCD 31209 Angolian Cry / Johnny Dyani Quartet South African bassist Johnny Dyani (1945 – 1986) was a resident of Denmark until his untimely death in Berlin during his tour. This is Johnny’s last leader album (recorded five albums under his name) for SteepleChase. And it is, as Cadence says, “ one of the bassist’s […]
Joe Bonner – Parade (SCCD 31116)
SCCD 31116 Parade / Joe Bonner Trio “… As well as being strongly inventive as a soloist, …Bonner also demonstrates his compositional talents…I am recommending it to all lovers of modern piano .” (Mike Shera, International Jazz Journal) “…it is one in which solid achievement runs in close harness with promise for the future .” […]