Legendary vibraphonist from Philadelphia Khan Jamal makes his rare appearance on the label with an intriguing collection of Coltrane compositions “…. the Kahn Jamal Quartet proves that the music of Coltrane transfers easily to the vibraphone, and in the process is reborn anew … these collected "Impressions of Coltrane" are significant for several reasons. Above […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Monnette Sudler – Brighter Days For You (SCCD 31087)
SCCD 31087 Brighter Days For You / Monnette Sudler Sextet “ Miss Sudler is an extremely gifted lady, who heads a sextet worth of her talents. I haven’t for a long time enjoyed an album of this kind that has so much genuine variety…Well worth investigating .” (Jazz Journal) “ Accomplished single stringing, clean and […]
Joe Bonner – Suite For Chocolate (SCCD 31215)
SCCD 31215 Suite For Chocolate / Joe Bonner Quartet “… the combination of piano and vibraphone accomplished its task perfectly … displaying inventiveness, pertinence and refined elegance ..” (Christina Béthune, Jazz Magazine) 1. Under the big sky (Joe Bonner)2. Where did you go? (Joe Bonner)3. Chocolate (Joe Bonner)4. Winter blossom (Harold Vick)5. A time for […]