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SCCD 31013 A Ghetto Lullaby / Jackie McLean Quartet This is a recording that came out of two evenings of concerts at Copenhagen’s famous Montmartre Jazzhus with the club’s very best rhythm section led by Mclean’s friend from childhood pianist Kenny Drew. The summer of 1973 was a very busy season for the alto giant …
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SCCD 36010 Short Story / Kenny Dorham Quintet Trumpeter Kenny Dorham (1924 – 1972) played in Dizzy Gillespie’s bop big band and then joined Charlie Parker’s quintet. He was a founding member of the Jazz Messengers. Also played in Max Roach’s quintet and co-led a group with Joe Henderson. “… this is a true find…documenting …
SCCD 36008 Cheese Cake / Dexter Gordon Quartet Dexter In Radioland vol. 2 “ This excellent series of records which starts with a Montmartre Jazzhus live date from 1962 documents the way in which Gordon was playing when he arrived in Europe….his big tone failing to disguise his natural lyricism and his ability to brand …
SCCD 36003 Axen / Bent Axen Trio, Quintet & Sextet "… These young Danes displayed a remarkable maturity and a sure grasp of the idioms of the day…Bent Axen, a pianist who showed tremendous facility in absorbing American influences…and transmuting them into something which was full of character…. The trio date represents NHØP's first recording …
SCCD 31135 Change A Pace / Duke Jordan Trio “ Brooklyn pianist enjoys first-rate bass and drums backup on all original compositions cut in Copenhagen. He’s one of the giants of the bop era, but his keyboard stylings are contemporary and entertaining …” (Billboard) “.. .Every piece here was written by Jordan and every one …
SCCD 31040 Stable Mable / Dexter Gordon Quartet “… Dexter plays brilliantly on every track …beautifully recorded ..”(Jazz Journal) 1. Just friends (Klenner/Lewis)2. Misty (Errol Garner)3. Red cross (Charlie Parker)4. So what (Miles Davis)5. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington)6. Stablemates (Benny Golson)7. Just friends #1 (Klenner/Lewis)8. Misty #2 (Errol Garner)9. Red cross #3 (Charlie …
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SCCD 31015 In The Tradition Vol. 1 / Anthony Braxton Quartet Even though Braxton was counted as one of the “ precious few artists to have emerged within the liberal boundaries of the “free” idiom with any regard for the older tradition…” (Melody Maker), when this album came out in 1974 it stirred up quite …
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SCCD 31010 Duo 2 / Kenny Drew & Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen “.. .Nine tender cuts are delivered here with a Dane (Pedersen) on bass and Drew (American) on piano and the two work together like the old friends they are. Lyrical jazz for connoisseurs. Best cuts: Your choice.” (Billboard) “…. warm and loving album…The music …
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SCCD 31006 The Meeting / Jackie McLean feat. Dexter Gordon Live at Montmartre 1973 It is incredible that Jackie and Dexter had never recorded together before this date, even though both of them were under Blue Note contract in the 60s. But at last the meeting of the two jazz giants took place in the …
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SCCD 31005 PAUL BLEY – NHØP This is Paul Bley’s first SteepleChase recording over 25 years ago. “ Another excellent album from the never less than stimulating Mr. Bley …” (Melody Maker) “ (NHØP) complements Bley’s haunting chords perfectly…The piano is appropriately well recorded and the bass is well forward …” (The Penguin Guide to …
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