In the 70's Schneider received much public acclaim for his efforts with the Charles Mingus and Horace Silver bands. While he has been active ever since, his development as an artist has only been well documented on SteepleChase and this CD marks Larry Schneider's 8 th effort as a leader for producer Nils Winther. " …
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Steve LaSpina – The Bounce (SCCD 31502)
SCCD 31502 The Bounce / Steve LaSpina Quintet Since 1992 composer/bassist Steve LaSpina has been regularly releasing leader albums with consistently high quality. For his 7 th CD on SteepleChase Steve returned to the studio with the same group as his 1997 recording of “When Children Smile” (SCCD 31410) of which JazzTimes’ reviewer Bill Bennett …
Steve LaSpina – Distant Dream (SCCD 31448)
1. The Clouds (Steve LaSpina)2. First Light (Steve LaSpina)3. Distant Dream (Steve LaSpina)4. As Time Passes (Steve LaSpina)5. No Exit (Steve LaSpina)6. Serenity (Steve LaSpina)7. New Day (Steve LaSpina)8. And Then (Steve LaSpina)9. When It's Time Again (Steve LaSpina) UPC/EAN: 716043144822
Steve LaSpina – When Children Smile (SCCD 31419)
SCCD 31419 When Children Smile / Steve LaSpina Bassist/composer Steve LaSpina returned to studio with his regular group plus a new trumpet talent Dave Ballou to create a captivating programme of original performance on his fifth CD for SteepleChase. 1. When children smile (Steve LaSpina)2. Solar (Miles Davis)3. There Is No Moon At All (Steve …
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Andy LaVerne – Stan Getz In Chappaqua (SCCD 31418)
SCCD 31418 Stan Getz In Chappaqua / Andy LaVerne Quartet Andy LaVerne’s latest CD on SteepleChase is dedicated to the memory of Stan Getz, one of the most significant saxophone soloists of the 20 th century. LaVerne was the pianist of the Stan Getz quartet from 1977 to 1981 during which period LaVerne wrote most …
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Vic Juris – Moonscape (SCCD 31402)
SCCD 31402 Moonscape / Vic Juris Quartet Vic Juris is one of the most sought after guitarists in New York today. This is his third CD on SteepleChase which features the writing and playing of Juris’ working quartet. The piano-less format affords Juris the opportunity to experiment with different textures. The result is an exemplary …
Steve LaSpina – Story Time (SCCD 31396)
SCCD 31396 Story Time / Steve LaSpina Quartet Here’s another captivating CD by Steve LaSpina, a highly talented and imaginative composer and resourceful leader as well as the outstanding bass instrumentalist. On his composition, Mark Gardner writes, “ His writing is neither fussy nor over-emphatic. It allows everyone to ‘breathe’ while enhancing the listener’s enjoyment… …
Larry Schneider – Freedom Jazz Dance (SCCD 31390)
SCCD 31390 Freedom Jazz Dance / Larry Schneider Trio Larry Schneider’s latest outing for SteepleChase is a pianoless trio format which provides the tenorman with more freedom and space. “ Larry Schneider is one of the select minority who consistently rises to the challenge implicit in this type of trio. He thrives in the looseness …
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Andy LaVerne – Serenade To Silver (SCCD 31388)
SCCD 31388 Serenade To Silver / Andy LaVerne Quintet This is the third release of Andy LaVerne’s ongoing series of tributes to jazz’s great pianists/composers. (Earlier releases: In The Mood For A Classic – dedicated to Bud Powell SCCD 31342 and to Tadd Dameron – Tadd’s Delight SCCD 31375 ) The music of Horace Silver, …
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Steve LaSpina – When I’m Alone (SCCD 31376)
SCCD 31376 When I'm Alone / Steve LaSpina Quintet Steve LaSpina is, besides being a dextrous and soulful bassist, an intensely personal and inventive composer. His exceptional talent as a writer is evident again here on this his third leader album (earlier releases: New Horizon SCCD 31313 and Eclipse SCCD 31343). The band here is …
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