SCCD 31791 Peter Zak Trio “The Disciple” Peter Zak on this his 10th album reveals his thoughts on jazz compositions by writing his own liner notes, which makes quite an interesting read as a bonus to the strong music embodied here. “…Zak’s originals have the strengths to become jazz standards themselves .” (Ken Dryden – …
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Burak Bedikyan – Circle of Life (SCCD 33109)
SCCD 33109 Burak Bedikyan Quartet “Circle of Life” Burak Bedikyan is a burgeoning jazz pianist/composer from Turkey, one unlikely jazz country in spite of the nation’s historical and cultural heritage which is close to the Western world. Classically trained Bedikyan was introduced to jazz though workshop in modern theory conducted by Aydin Esen, a widely …
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Peter Zak – The Eternal Triangle (SCCD 31771)
SCCD 31771 Peter Zak Trio "The Eternal Triangle” Peter Zak’s penchant and artistry for trio format has produced an impressive series of piano trio albums all of which have enjoyed superlative critical acclaims all over the world. Here on this latest release with the fitting album title Peter Zak delivers once again his trademark intelligent …
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Peter Zak – Nordic Noon (SCCD 31744)
Pianist Peter Zak has in a relatively short time since his arrival at the NY jazz scene firmly established himself as “ a top-flight modern mainstream player who appears regularly with respected artists …” (Joel Roberts –AAJ) On this his eighth album Peter Zak continues his ever-evolving approach to piano trio jazz. (Thomas Conrad AAJ …
Vincent Gardner – The Good Book Chapter Three (SCCD 31741)
Since his highly successful debut album “Elbow Room” SCCD 31580 – “… a top-flight maiden voyage for Gardner .” (Terrell Kent Holmes – AAJ) in 2006 trombonist/composer/arranger Vincent Gardner has been pursuing to compile series of theme albums based on great compositions from the past. This third chapter, a book of Bebop showcases again Vincent’s …
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Peter Zak – Down East (SCCD 31715)
Peter Zak continues his high quality trio recordings, this time, with bassist and Zak’s old friend Peter Washington and Rodney Greene on drums providing a strong new entry to his impressive discography. Thomas Conrad of JazzTimes wrote on Zak’s earlier release “Seed of Sin” (SCCD 31641), “ To “get” Zak, you have to pay close …
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 …
Bill Mays – Mays At The Movies (SCCD 31684)
As Thomas Conrad (allaboutjazz) once observed Bill Mays as “a literate, polished, Mainstream jazz pianist (who) likes to do concept albums”, Bill Mays chose to build his first album on SteepleChase on the concept of movie themes. Mays’s mastery of color and touch superbly illustrates those silver screen memorable moments. 1. I've Never Been In …
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Rich Perry – So In Love (SCCD 31447)
1. Eiderdown (Steve Swallow)2. Little waltz (Ron Carter)3. So in love (Cole Porter)4. Spring is here (Richard Rodgers)5. Moon and sand (Alec Wilder)6. My foolish heart (Victor Young)7. In your own sweet way (Dave Brubeck) UPC/EAN: 716043144723
Richard Wyands – Get Out Of Town (SCCD 31401)
SCCD 31401 Get Out Of Town / Richard Wyands Trio Veteran pianist Richard Wyands worked with Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae in the mid 50s. His sensitive playing was highly appreciated by the luminaries of jazz such as Charles Mingus, Freddie Hubbard, Zoot Sims, Roy Haynes, Gigi Gryce, Oliver nelson Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell to …
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