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SCCD 31409 Back In New York / Doug Raney Quartet “ Once again, Doug Raney has been lifted to produce music of distinction and character by a visit to his homeland and the company of an ace trio who measured up to the assignment with consummate professionalism …” (Mark Gardner) 1. I'm old fashioned (Jerome …
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SCCD 31401 Get Out Of Town / Richard Wyands Trio Veteran pianist Richard Wyands worked with Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae in the mid 50s. His sensitive playing was highly appreciated by the luminaries of jazz such as Charles Mingus, Freddie Hubbard, Zoot Sims, Roy Haynes, Gigi Gryce, Oliver nelson Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell to …
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SCCD 31385 I Waited For You / Louis Smith Quintet Veteran trumpeter Louis Smith and young talent on alto Vincent Herring toured Europe in the spring of 1995. The theme of their concerts was a Tribute To Miles. Later in the year, Louis and Vincent got together again in the studio with one of the …
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SCCD 31338 Some Other Blues / Michal Urbaniak Quartet Polish born jazz violinist Michal Urbaniak needs no introduction. Even before he moved to New York 20 years ago, he was already one of the hippest jazz stars performing with his own band at the major clubs and festivals in Europe. This is Michal’s 4th leader …
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SCCD 31287 Cables Fables / George Cables Trio Though this is the first leader album on SteepleChase, pianist George Cables (b. November 14, 1944 in Brooklyn, NAY.) has been highly estimated especially for his contribution in the Dexter Gorton Quartet and the Art Pepper Quartet. “… splendid Cables’ recording …” (Compact) 1. In walked Bud …
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SCCD 31278 Songbird / Michal Urbaniak Quartet “… Songbird is a solid mainstream effort with an excellent rhythm section. …The recording is warm and balanced …” (Carl Baugher, Cadence) “… Songbird is quite the most impressive, a mature set of originals that see the violinist finally come into his own as a wholly convincing harmonic …
SCCD 31256 Winds Of Change / Jim McNeely Trio “ This must be one of the finest piano trio albums I’ve heard, well, since the last by Jim McNeely…His musical sensitivity and sophistication make this album a constant joy .” (Andy Hamilton, Wire) 1. Winds of change (Jim McNeely)2. Too true to be good (Jim …
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SCCD 31251 Just In Time / Larry Willis Trio “ Just in time ” was exactly what it was. Believe it or not, this is the debut recording as a leader for Larry Willis who’s been known more for his stint in the rock-pop genre as the pianist with Blood, Sweat and Tears (1972-78). But …