Bassist/composer Ron McClure’s previous release “Soft Hands” (SCCD 31615) was a unusual drum-less trio setting about which Will Smith of JazzTimes wrote, “ The quiet and easygoing togetherness of bassist Ron McClure’s Soft Hands, with tenor saxophonist Rich Perry and pianist George Colligan, will find listeners overlooking the absence of a drummer . …”. On …
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Harold Danko, Ron McClure – Wonderland (SCCD 31638)
1. Wonderland (Benny Carter)2. I Made You Laugh (Ron McClure)3. Nardis (Miles Davis)4. To Start Again (Harold Danko)5. Liz Ann (Cal Tjader)6. Freezin' (Ron McClure)7. Midnight Grazer's Dilemma (Ron McClure)8. I Do It Better At Night (Earl Hines)9. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young)10. Beautiful Friendship (Stanley Styne)11. Nightquest (Ron McClure) UPC/EAN: 716043163823
Vincent Gardner – The Good Book Chapter One (SCCD 31616)
SCCD 31616Vincent Gardner ”The Good Book One ” Vincent Gardner follows up his highly successful SteepleChase inaugural “Elbow Room” (SCCD 31580) – “An impressive debut as a leader” (Terrell Kent Holmes- allaboutJazz) with this exciting collections of Frank Foster /Horace Silver tunes. 1. Love Handles (Frank Foster)2. The African Queen (Horace Silver)3. Shiny Stockings (Frank …
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Ron McClure, Steve LaSpina, Jay Anderson – Jam Session Vol. 16 (SCCD 31582)
Highly unusual jam of three bassists. This jam session is all about “ a celebration of a wondrous and indispensable voice in just about every jazz ensemble.” (Mark Gardner) On previous SteepleChase Jam Session series, CD Review’s Rick Finlay wrote, “… SteepleChase’s series of jam sessions drawing together the cream of the contemporary jazz world …
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Joshua Douglas Smith – Unstuck In Time (SCCD 31564)
With the successful debut album (SCCD 31545 “Major Incident”) in place Joshua returned to studio this time supported by three veteran sidemen: Ben Monder (guitar), his mentor and teacher Ron McClure (bass) and Billy Hart (drums). “ Still not yet 22 – he was born in New York on August 24, 1982…, Joshua displays his …
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Ron McClure – Age Of Peace (SCCD 31544)
Harvey Siders in his JazzTimes review (Dec. 2002) of the first release (“Match Point” SCCD 31517) of this group concluded his writing by remarking, “Here’s hoping this two-year-old combo stays together.” Ron McClure Quartet does stay together, performing in and around New York area and dedicates another superb album here “ For those affected by …
Ron McClure – Match Point (SCCD 31517)
SCCD 31517 – Ron McClure Quartet “Match Point” Bassist/composer Ron McClure is also an avid tennis player. The group on this CD founded originally to give concerts for the Riverside Clay Tennis Association became McClure’s newest regular group. Considering McClure’s career background that includes Wynton Kelly, Marian McPartland, the early fusion band Fourth Way, the …
LeeAnn Ledgerwood – Paradox (SCCD 31497)
Following the impressive rendition of Coltrane’s music by this pianist on SCCD 31477 “Compassion”, LeeAnn Ledgerwood dedicates this CD to Bill Evans whose music changed her life. As she puts it in the linernote: “ …Art, the art that jazz is, is an experience. Anyone can have it, participate in it, and revel in the …
Michael Cochrane – Footprints (SCCD 31476)
SCCD 31476 Footprints / Michael Cochrane Trio Pianist Michael Cochrane displays here his deep appreciation and understanding of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter’s music of the 60s. The 73 minutes of Shorter melodies are performed with great sensitivity, imaginations and dexterity by one of the best jazz piano trios today. “Cochrane is a mature and imaginative pianist …
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Lee Konitz, Ted Brown – Dig-It (SCCD 31466)
1. Smog eyes (Ted Brown)2. Dig-it (Ted Brown)3. 317 E. 32nd Street (Lennie Tristano)4. Dream stepper (Lee Konitz)5. Down the drain (Lee Konitz)6. Hi Beck (Lee Konitz)7. Feather bed (Ted Brown)8. Kary's trance (Lee Konitz)9. Subconscious Lee (Lee Konitz) UPC/EAN: 716043146628