SCCD 31591 Tony Purrone Trio "Incubation" Tony Purrone belongs to a special rank of guitarists whose awesome skill and blinding velocity can co-exist with deep musical sensitivity and creativity. On this his seventh release on SteepleChase Purrone is whole-heartedly on jazz groove. For his Six-String Delight (SCCD 31438) album, JazzTimes' Bill Mikowski wrote," A monster […]
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Tony Purrone – Guitarisk (SCCD 31550)
This is the third recording by the Tony Purrone Trio which has been together for five years. On their first album “The Tonester” (SCCD 31495) Aaron Steinberg of JazzTimes wrote, “… With an admirable sense for moderation and a flair for shooting sparks, Purrone combines just the right amounts of grit and harmonic sophistication. …Purrone’s […]
Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Tony Purrone – Jam Session Vol. 2 (SCCD 31523)
1. Billie's bounce (Charlie Parker)2. Strikezone (Dave Stryker)3. Who cares (George Gershwin)4. Subway (Vic Juris)5. Bluebird (Charlie Parker)6. Twenty five (Vic Juris)7. Wee (Denzil Best) UPC/EAN: 716043152322
Tony Purrone – Rascality (SCCD 31514)
SCCD 31514 – Tony Purrone Trio – "Rascality" Guitarist Purrone leads his power rhythm section (Dave Anderson – electric fretted & fretless bass and Thierry Arpino – drums) in a session covering tunes ranging from "Body and Soul" to one of Miles Davis' later compositions "Petits Machins (Little Stuff)". Purrone is a rising guitar star. […]
Tony Purrone – The Tonester (SCCD 31495)
The trio Tony Purrone has been leading for a several seasons has an electronic edge with six-string electric bass by guitarist’s long time sidekick Dave Anderson and that’s the sound Tony the Tonester has been exploring for quite some time. The wizard of electric guitar in his favourite setting created a spellbound CD of contemporary […]
Tony Purrone – Temperament (SCCD 31475)
SCCD 31475 Temperament / Tony Purrone Trio “Temperament” is Tony Purrone’s fourth entry on SteepleChase label and is an aptly entitled one. As writer Mark Gardner puts it in the linernotes, “ Guitarist TonyPurrone possesses temperament in the most positive sense. Gregarious, fast-talking and straight-dealing, Tony is proud of his Italianate background and takes similar […]
Tony Purrone – Six-String Delight (SCCD 31438)
1. Signal (Jimmy Raney)2. Fleur d'Ennui (Django Reinhardt)3. All across the city (Jim Hall)4. Waterfall (George Van Eps)5. On the stairs (Pat Martino)6. Follow your heart (John McLaughlin)7. Sundown (Wes Montgomery)8. For Django (Joe Pass)9. Cavu (Johnny Smith)10. Gibson boy (Tal Farlow) UPC/EAN: 716043143825
Tony Purrone – In The Heath Zone (SCCD 31410)
SCCD 31410 In The Heath Zone / Tony Purrone Quartet Following his highly successful “Set ‘em Up” CD (SCCD 31389), Tony Purrone dedicates his second album on SteepleChase to one of the greatest saxophonists, composers and bandleaders Jimmy Heath with whom Purrone has played together for 17 years. 1. All members (Jimmy Heath)2. D Waltz […]
Tony Purrone – Set ‘Em Up (SCCD 31389)
SCCD 31389 Set 'em Up / Tony Purrone Trio Though Tony Purrone is no stranger to SteepleChase recording sessions (most recently on Jimmy Heath’s “You Or Me” SCH 31370), this is Tony’s first leader album on the label. “ Tony Purrone is truly a rare artist. To find such a rich historical perspective, unbridled creativity, […]
Jimmy Heath – You Or Me (SCCD 31370)
SCCD 31370 You Or Me / Jimmy Heath Quartet The middle member of the tremendously talented Heath Brothers , veteran tenorman Jimmy Heath who is turning 70 next year is still one of the most active and busiest musicians around, leading his own group and big band, composing, arranging and teaching. Jimmy Heath on his […]