SCCD 31365 Getting' There / Mickey Tucker Mickey Tucker is no stranger to SteepleChase label. His Blues In Five Dimensions (SCCD 31258) and Hang In There (SCCD 31302) were not only the successful albums but also marked his return to leading his own sessions. This time Tucker flew in to Copenhagen from Australia where he […]
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Junior Cook – You Leave Me Breathless (SCCD 31304)
SCCD 31304 You Leave Me Breathless / Junior Cook Quintet “ On this his last date, Junior Cook goes out as he came in and as he’s spent his entire career, blowing deeply felt hard bop. …Everything fits what you’d expect, and the formula results in high quality, though not flashy, music….Cook will be missed, […]
Mickey Tucker – Hang In There (SCCD 31302)
SCCD 31302 Hang In There / Mickey Tucker Sextet Pianist/composer/arranger Mickey Tucker (b. April 28, 1941 in Durham, NC) has been a hip contributor to the jazz scene for more than a quarter of a century. He has moved to Australia but visits New York regularly to record. “ This CD is a ‘must’ for […]
Ted Dunbar – Gentle Time Alone (SCCD 31298)
SCCD 31298 Gentle Time Alone / Ted Dunbar Quartet “ The guitarist’s creamy tone and unhurried style suits his original compositions and he’s never at a loss for something to say. …Dunbar proves to be a creative composer, as well as a top-flight guitarist …Jazz guitar fans will want to check out this recording . […]
Junior Cook – On A Misty Night (SCCD 31266)
SCCD 31266 On A Misty Night / Junior Cook Quartet Veteran tenor man Junior Cook (1934-1992) was best known for his long association with the famous Horace Silver Quintet in the late 50s and early 60s. “ Junior Cook’s strong and positive tenor saxophone is always worth hearing…Cook’s warmth, logical improvising and relentless swing ensure […]
Mickey Tucker – Blues In Five Dimentions (SCCD 31258)
SCCD 31258 Blues In Five Dimensions / Mickey Tucker Quartet “… this is an album that can be recommended to all fans of swinging piano and guitar .” ( Jazz Journal ) 1. Nica's dream (Horace Silver)2. Grand ma, petite ma (Ted Dunbar)3. A nice clean machine for Pedro (Ted Dunbar)4. Synapse II (Reggie Workman)5. […]
Bill Hardman – What’s Up (SCCD 31254)
SCCD 31254 What's Up / Bill Hardman Sextet The late Bill Hardman was one of the leading trumpeters in the hard bop era of 50s playing with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Charles Mingus among others. Hardman lived in Paris in the last years of his life. This is his last recording. 1. Fill 'er up […]
Junior Cook – The Place To Be (SCCD 31240)
SCCD 31240 The Place To Be / Junior Cook Quartet “…. Mainstream tenor playing at its best ….” (Stan Woolley, Jazz Journal) “… Cook is his usual dependable self on this comfortable recording. His tough but warm tone wears well on the ballads….but really shines on the up-tempo numbers …” (Tim Smith, Candence) “… An […]