SCCD 31753 Olegario Diaz “Time Was” Pianist Olegario Diaz has firmly established himself in American jazz scene as well as in his native country Venezuela. Following his highly successful SteepleChase debut album “Having Fun” (SCCD 31733) last year Olegario put together his dream band here for his second release with Rich Perry (tenor sax) and […]
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Helen Sung – (re)Conception (SCCD 31708)
W inner of the Kennedy Center's Mary Lou Williams Piano Competition , pianist Helen Sung makes her SteepleChase debut here with her “Rolls-Royces” rhythm section consisting of Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums to showcase her original and adept sense of (re) concepting jazz standards and beyond. 1. (Re)conception (George Shearing)2. I […]
Marcus Printup – Bird Of Paradise (SCCD 31626)
Six decades after Charlie Parker’s death the master of modern trumpet Marcus Printup pays tribute to Bird whose music occupies substantial part of his musical foundation. “… Marcus Printup and associates show beyond doubt that Bird’s messages continue to have relevance I our times, two generations later .” (Mark Gardner) 1. Stupendous (Melvin Broiles)2. Now's […]
Larry Willis – How Do You Keep The Music Play (SCCD 31312)
SCCD 31312 How Do You Keep The Music Playing ? / Larry Willis Trio “… Larry Willis plays piano with style, soul and a constant stream of heart .” (Jerome Wilson, Cadence) “… (This album is) probably the best place to hear Willis’s own playing .” (The Penguin guide to JAZZ) 1. Gloria's step (Scott […]