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SCCD 31367 Reincarnation / Steve Slagle Quartet Steve Slagle (b. 1951 in Los Angeles) has been one of the leading figures in the jazz scene in New York since 1976. He has played lead alto in Machito’s Afro-Cuban orchestra, Steve Kuhn Quartet, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Carla Bley Band to name a few earning a reputation …
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SCCD 31354 Spread The Word / Steve Slagle Quartet “ The alto saxophonist’s quartet is pianoless. It impresses you with its clean logic and taut, substantive lines… An excellent album .”, commented JazzTimes on Steve Slagle’s debut CD ( SCCD 31323 “The Steve Slagle Quartet ”) which has also enjoyed equally enthusiastic reviews by other …
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SCCD 31345 Full Moon / Dave Stryker Quartet Here’s Dave Stryker’s brand new recording with his own quartet. The group has existed for more than 10 years and its close and compatible collaboration among the memebers shows everywhere on this CD. 1. The sphinx (Ornette Coleman)2. I mean you (Thelonious Monk)3. Wise one (John Coltrane)4. …
SCCD 31330 Passage / Dave Stryker Quintet Here’s the third album of Dave Stryker (b. March 30, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska) on SteepleChase. “… Stryker plays strong, swinging neo-bop guitar with a clear, luminous, ringing tone, and can handle a range of styles. …The result is somewhat slick, but never boring neo-bop. Lovers of jazz …
SCCD 31323 The Steve Slagle Quartet / Steve Slagle Quartet “… Slagle is an exceptionally clever and erudite improviser…Slagle’s new CD richly repays careful listening .” (Cadence) “… He’s a developed soloist, with smooth phrasing and an affinity for speed…..fine record .” (Down Beat) 1. Leadbelly sez (Steve Slagle)2. Mondo (Steve Slagle)3. Dream life (Steve …
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SCCD 31277 Strike Zone / Dave Stryker Quintet Dave Stryker is undoubtedly one of the most talented of the younger generation of jazz guitarists today. This is the first recording by Stryker on SteepleChase. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 30, 1957, Stryker has been playing guitar since he was 10. Unsurprisingly he started out …