Stanley Cowell – Mandara Blossoms (SCCD 31386)

SCCD 31386 Mandara Blossoms / Stanley Cowell Quintet On his latest album here, Stanley Cowell integrates his music with words and introduces a new formidable talent in jazz vocal, Ms Karen Francis. “… Karen’s intonation is exceptional and she invests each piece with real feeling. She uses her well trained voice, with its enviable range, …

George Colligan – Activism (SCCD 31382)

SCCD 31382 Activism / George Colligan Trio Here’s a brand new jazz talent who is bound to make a tremendous contribution to the music. 25-year old George Colligan is already one of the most-sought-after pianists on the New York scene today. This is his first leader album. “…. this album is all about a remarkable …

Walter Davis, Jr. – Scorpio Rising (SCCD 31255)

SCCD 31255 Scorpio Rising / Walter Davis Jr. Trio Walter Davis, Jr. was best known as the pianist of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. This recording is unfortunately Davis’s last one due to his untimely death in 1990. “ This one is a delight !” ( Cadence ) 1. Backgammon (Walter Davis, Jr.)2. Why did I …