SCCD 33129 Burak Bedikyan “Awakening” Being a former classical pianist, Turkish-born Burak Bedikyan employs his enormous technical proficiency to elaborate his compositions here on this third album to illustrate the new depth in his creativity. “…his exponential growth as a performer, composer and arranger is chronicled with one of the finest releases for 2013 in […]
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David Ambrosio / Russ Meissner – Moments In Time (SCCD 33128)
SCCD 33128 David Ambrosio-Russ Meissner “Moments In Time” This month’s LookOut features an exciting New York ensemble co-led by bass/drum team of Ambrosio and Meissner. Bassist David Ambrosio has a wide spectrum of musical background from classical composition to jazz performance including Afro/Cuban Bata drumming which gives a unique color to this album. Drummer Russ […]
Samo Salamon – 2Alto (SCCD 33112)
SCCD 33112 Samo Salamon Bassless Quartet “2ALTO” Guitarist Samo Salamon hails from Marigor, Slovenia and splits his work and life between USA and European Continent, though in the last 10 plus years his activities has kept growing and expanding in the USA collecting numerous accolades from critics and public alike. “ One of the more […]
Scott Lee – One Thought (SCCD 31649)
For this his leader debut album New York City’s quintessential bassist Scott Lee features two of the elite saxophonists of the younger generation: Loren Stillman and Andrew Rathbun both of whom Scott has long been collaborating with. Originally from North Carolina Scott Lee has been a major player in New York scene for two decades […]
Loren Stillman – Trio Alto Volume Two (SCCD 31621)
“ Loren Stillman is one of New York’s best alto saxophonists, and has gained the distinction well before reaching age 30 .” (jazztimes – David Adler) The sequel to highly acclaimed SCCD 31604 “Trio Alto Volume 1” features Stillman’s original compositions. Donald Elfman of allaboutjazz of the first volume, “ Loren Stillman has emerged from […]
Loren Stillman – Trio Alto Volume One (SCCD 31604)
One year after his impressive SteepleChase leadership debut of 2005 (SCCD 31586 “Brothers’ Breakfast”) young altoist Loren Stillman came back to studio with veterans Steve LaSpina and Jeff Hirschfield to launch his trio series with his usual ease and confidence. 1. Long Ago And Far Away (Jerome Kern)2. Turn Out The Stars (Bill Barron)3. Red […]
Loren Stillman – The Brothers’ Breakfast (SCCD 31586)
1. Under The Influence (Loren Stillman)2. Christmas Socks (Loren Stillman)3. Johnny Rock (Loren Stillman)4. Densities (Loren Stillman)5. Crushed Ice (Loren Stillman)6. Gallops Gallop (Thelonious Monk)7. Folk Song (Loren Stillman)8. Deified (Loren Stillman)9. Today's Tomorrow Song (Loren Stillman)10. The Brothers' Breakfast (Loren Stillman) UPC/EAN: 716043158621
Loren Stillman, Kris Allen, Chris Byars – Jam Session Vol. 15 (SCCD 31581)
The release of Jam Session Vol 15 featuring three young elites of alto sax coincides aptly with the 50 th anniversary year of Charlie Parker’s death. “… Jamming … is actually a creative igniter, serving to raise everyone’s game, while keeping a sense of perspective and respect for the music and each man’s place within […]