Dexter Gordon – The Complete Trio & Quartet Studio Recordings 1974-76 (SCCD 30010/17)

SCCD30010/17 Dexter Gordon “Complete Trio & Quartet Recordings “ SteepleChase released its first LP (SCCD 31001 Live At Montmartre Jackie McLean Quartet) in January 1973. Yes, it’s 30 years ago. SteepleChase celebrates the 30 th anniversary with this special release of Dexter Gordon 8-CD box set with 52-page booklet loaded with hitherto unpublished photos of […]

Duke Jordan – Duke’s Delight (SCCD 31046)

SCCD 31046 Duke's Delight / Duke Jordan Quartet Duke Jordan’s long association with SteepleChase started with Jordan’s visit to Copenhagen in 1973. This session with the very best sidemen New York could offer features Jordan’s own compositions – except for the solo piano rendition of Duke Ellington’s classic In My Solitude . Accompanied by the […]

Cedar Walton – Third Set (SCCD 31179)

SCCD 31179 Third Set / Cedar Walton Quartet Here’s the final set of that magical evening at Jazzhus Montmartre. Earlier releases of this series are SCCD 31085 “First Set” and SCCD 31113 “Second Set”. 1. Angel in the night (Billy Higgins)2. Bolivia (Cedar Walton)3. Fantasy in D (Cedar Walton)4. Blue Monk (Thelonious Monk)5. Rhythm-a-ning (Thelonious […]

Duke Jordan – Misty Thursday (SCCD 31053)

SCCD 31053 Misty Thursday / Duke Jordan Quartet The 1970s were Duke Jordan’s most creative and productive years. This album is one of the fine releases from that period. The quartet here includes guitarist Chuck Wayne, another great bebop instrumentalist. “ Ce disque…mérite � tous coups un grand prix! ….” (Laurent Goddet, Jazz Hot) “… […]

Idrees Sulieman – Now Is The Time (SCCD 31052)

SCCD 31052 Now Is The Time / Idrees Sulieman Quartet “ The quartet exhibits much empathy and rapport, and allows Sulieman’s fully mature trumpet style free reign completely…The entire session is mellow and supremely musical …” (Jazz Forum) 1. Mirror lake (Idrees Sulieman)2. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)3. Saturday afternoon at four (Idrees Sulieman)4. A theme […]