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The compelling performance by the saxophonist throughout this new C D will prove again the true magnitude of talent to the ever-increasing numbers of critics and listeners who have discovered Rich Perry. “…the tenorman’s absolute command goes with a soft-edged tone and an undemonstrative delivery that creates a paradox at the center of his style….”(The …
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Trumpeter/composer Steve Lampert made quite a stir when he appeared in saxophonist Rich Perry’s CD “Hearsay” SCCD 31515 with his compositions of “… tricky, angular bop lines …” (Harvey Siders/JazzTimes) “adventurous harmonics, eccentric and fluctuating rhythms…” (Jack Bowers/Cadence) and his performance of “… technical brilliance ….enriching the frontline’s timbre ” (Siders/JazzTimes). David R. Adler of …
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1. Doxy (Sonny Rollins)2. How deep is the ocean (Irving Berlin)3. Acquiescence (Rich Perry)4. Bemsha swing (Thelonious Monk)5. You don't know what love is (DePaul)6. Stella by starlight (Victor Young) UPC/EAN: 716043153329
SCCD 31515 – Rich Perry Quartet "Hearsay" On this CD, long time SteepleChase leader saxophonist Rich Perry teams up with Steve Lampert (tpt.), Denis Irwin (bass), and Jeff Hirshfield (drums) for an exploration into freer material than he has in past studio outings. Recorded in March 2001, this CD features all original material by Perry …
SCCD 31512 – Andy LaVerne Quartet "Pianissmo" Featuring Andy LaVerne (piano), Rich Perry (tenor saxophone), Jay Anderson(bass), and Matt Wilson (drums). Andy LaVerne's association with SteepleChase dates back nearly a quarter of a century. He has been a prolific contributor to the catalogue. This marks his 16 th effort as a leader and he has …
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SCCD 31508 – Harold Danko Quartet "Prestigious" Pianist/Leader/Composer/Educator are a few of the hats worn by Harold Danko. Here he leads his quartet (with special guest Dave Ballou on trumpet) as an interpreter of Eric Dolphy's music. In its seventh recording for SteepleChase, the Harold Danko Quartet explores nine tunes penned by Dolphy. Danko's previous …
Rich Perry is undoubtedly one of the most original voices on tenor saxophone today. “ Rich Perry continues to surprise us with his thoughtful, well shaped and passionate excursions. O Grande Amor is another of his CDs you will want to play repeatedly ….” (Mark Gardner – from the linernotes) 1. Nardis (Bill Evans)2. On …
With his quartet of almost 10 years’ close working relationship, Harold Danko gets the chance to engage his talent both as performer and as composer to the fullest. In this latest album composer Harold Danko invites us into his impressionistic night. “ Harold Danko’s Nightscapes are drawn with insight and beauty and with his own …
1. Think of one (Thelonious Monk)2. Blue in green (Bill Evans)3. The wind and the rain in your hair (Jack Lawrence/Clark Edwards)4. Your lady (John Coltrane)5. You and the night and the music (Schwartz/Dietz)6. How deep is the ocean (Irving Berlin)7. Doxy (Sonny Rollins) UPC/EAN: 716043147328
1. Canto triste (Edu Lobo)2. Cafe (Egberto Gismonti)3. Beijo partido (Toninho Horta)4. A tarde (Francis Hime)5. Choro das aguas (Ivan Lins/Vitor Martins)6. Leila (Venha ser f+C3959eliz) (Milton Nascimento)7. Memoria e fado (Egberto Gismonti)8. Hora e lugar (Francis/Cacaso Hime)9. Folhas secas (Nelson Cavaquinho/HuihermeBrito) UPC/EAN: 716043146321