SCCD 31399 Bud's Beautiful / Andy LaVerne Trio Plays the music of Bud Powell Andy LaVerne’s 1993 dedication to Bud Powell (SCCD 31342 “In The Mood For A Classic) was a solo rendition of Bud’s compositions. Here in his second appraisal of the great bop pianist/composer LaVerne produces most attractive and thoughtful set of trio […]
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Stanley Cowell – Setup (SCCD 31349)
SCCD 31349 Setup / Stanley Cowell Sextet Pianist/composer Stanley Cowell (b. May 5, 1941 in Toledo, OH) for this latest recording chose sextet format, which displays his highly personal writing style and his tremendous talent as an arranger/bandleader. The front-line consisting of Henderson, Margitza and Griffin makes a great contribution with their performance of fire, […]
Michal Urbaniak – Some Other Blues (SCCD 31338)
SCCD 31338 Some Other Blues / Michal Urbaniak Quartet Polish born jazz violinist Michal Urbaniak needs no introduction. Even before he moved to New York 20 years ago, he was already one of the hippest jazz stars performing with his own band at the major clubs and festivals in Europe. This is Michal’s 4th leader […]
George Cables – Cables Fables (SCCD 31287)
SCCD 31287 Cables Fables / George Cables Trio Though this is the first leader album on SteepleChase, pianist George Cables (b. November 14, 1944 in Brooklyn, NAY.) has been highly estimated especially for his contribution in the Dexter Gorton Quartet and the Art Pepper Quartet. “… splendid Cables’ recording …” (Compact) 1. In walked Bud […]
Michal Urbaniak – Songbird (SCCD 31278)
SCCD 31278 Songbird / Michal Urbaniak Quartet “… Songbird is a solid mainstream effort with an excellent rhythm section. …The recording is warm and balanced …” (Carl Baugher, Cadence) “… Songbird is quite the most impressive, a mature set of originals that see the violinist finally come into his own as a wholly convincing harmonic […]