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MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37011/12 Dark And Beautiful / Kenny Drew Trio Previously issued on SCCD 31016 & SCCD 31034 “… extremely charming main stream jazz ..” (Swing Journal) “… quite dynamic and impressive modern jazz approach…it is too interesting a sample of Drew’s work to be allowed to escape unnoticed .” (M.J. Melody Maker , …
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SCCD 36011 Scandia Skies / Kenny Dorham Quintet The sequel to Dorham’s highly acclaimed “Short Story” SCCD 36010 “ not only contains superb examples of the mature Dorham style, but affords a rare opportunity for comparison with what might have been, by placing him alongside the famous Swedish trumpeter, Rolf Ericson, who hews to the …
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SCCD 31165 Thinking Of You / Duke Jordan Trio “.. .Duke Jordan possesses the art of prolonging the themes on a improvisation with perfect logic and prodigious musicality… On this 1979 disc he benefits by the incomparable support from NHØP’s bass and Hart’s drums. A rare gem.” (Pierre Schavey, The Lion) 1. The fuzz (Duke …
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SCCD 31156 Lullaby For A Monster / Dexter Gordon Trio Long tall Dexter plunges himself in a blowing spree in this unusual piano-less trio format. “… It contains some of his freest solos, notably On Green Dolphin Street …” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) “.. .intense and vibrant music throughout …”(DIAPASON) 1. Nursery blues (Dexter …
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SCCD 31060 Bouncin' With Dex / Dexter Gordon Quartet “…Today, more than 30 years after he made his first dates for Savoy, he is playing better than ever. .. From the opener, Billie’s Bounce, the record settles into a beautiful groove and the interest never lets up …” (Mike Hennessey, Jazz Journal International) 1. Billie's …
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SCCD 31034 If You Could See Me Now / Kenny Drew Trio Sequel album to Kenny Drew’s most successful recording “Dark Beauty” (SCCD 31016). “… quite dynamic and impressive modern jazz approach…it is too interesting a sample of Drew’s work to be allowed to escape unnoticed .” (M.J. Melody Maker , Dec. 4, 1976) “ …
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SCCD 31020 The Source / Jackie McLean feat. Dexter Gordon Live at Jazzhus Montmartre 1973 “ Two key figures of the bop era meet in the friendly, rewarding surrounds of a Danish jazz club, and blow with intensity, fervour and considerable joy …” (Melody Maker) 1. Half Nelson (Miles Davis)2. I can't get started (Vernon …
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SCCD 31019 Two's Company / Joe Albany & Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Charlie Parker’s favourite pianist, though never recorded with him, Joe Albany (1924 – 1988 ) was legendary in his time. After a lengthy seclusion from the scene. Rediscovered in the 70s just in time to leave some great recordings. “… The best music comes …
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SCCD 31017 Catalonian Fire / Tete Montoliu Trio “ Strongly recommended, buy !” (Compact) 1. Sweet Georgia Fame (Blossom Dearie)2. A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square (Manning Sherwin)3. Blues for Perla (Tete Montoliu)4. Falling in love with love (Richard Rodgers)5. Old folks (Dedate Hill)6. Au privave (Charlie Parker)7. Body and soul (Johnny Green) UPC/EAN: 716043101726
SCCD 31016 Dark Beauty / Kenny Drew Trio In the last three decades of his life, Pianist Kenny Drew (1928 – 1993) lived in Copenhagen and left numerous outstanding recordings on SteepleChase. Here on his first trio recording for the label, backed by “ Danish bass wizard ” (Melody Maker) Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and “ …