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SCCD 31521 The Rainbow People / Dexter Gordon Quintet Feat. Benny Bailey Gordon/Bailey Co. dazzles us again with their powerful live performance on this third volume from the Swedish tour of 1974, which produced highly successful two previous CDs: SCCD 31290 “Round Midnight” and SCCD 31373 “Revelation”. “… all Dexter’s recordings from this time are …
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1. Swedish pastry (Barney Kessel)2. There'll never be another you (Harry Warren)3. Move (Denzil Best)4. Just a gigolo (Caesar/Casucci)5. Relaxin' at Camarillo (Charlie Parker)6. I remember Clifford (Benny Golson)7. Reets and I (Benny Harris)1. Hackensack (Thelonious Monk)2. Like someone in love (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. I hear music (Frank Loesser)4. Moose the mooche (Charlie Parker)5. Blues …
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SCCD 31373 Revelation / Dexter Gordon Quintet The sequel to SCCD 31290 “Round Midnight” from the Swedish live recordings of 1974. Dexter at the peak of his powers shares the front line with his favorite trumpeter Benny Bailey. “… all Dexter’s recordings from this time are particularly creative, especially with a soloist of Bailey’s calibre …
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"… recorded in the early stages of Dexter's residence with the SteepleChase label…This may have been Gordon's great period, surpassing in some ways his earlier years with Blue Note…Dexter is relaxed and confident… " (Krin Gabbard, Cadence) 1. Blue 'n boogie (Dizzy Gillespie)2. What's new (Haggart/Burke)3. Stella by starlight (Victor Young)4. Round about midnight (Thelonious …
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SCCD 36017 At The Golden Circle Vol. 5 / Bud Powell Trio This volume concludes the celebrated series of Bud Powell recording from Gyllen Cirkeln (earlier releases SCH 36001, SCH 36002, SCH 36009 & SCH 36014). There is Bud’s rare vocal on This Is No Laughin’ Matter. “ The sum of Bud’s recordings at the …
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SCCD 36014 At The Golden Circle Vol. 4 / Bud Powell Trio …. Buttercup (Bud’s wife) described their stay in Stockholm as “ a grand experience – we were very happy there ”. Much of this comes across in recordings which really do come close to Bud’s finest achievements of a 2decade earlier. …. from …
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SCCD 36009 At The Golden Circle Vol. 3 / Bud Powell Trio “ Powell sounds content and secure here, yet his playing still has an acutely expressive edge and his total dedication to the art of music is as evident as usual …” (Max Harrison, Melody Maker February 23, 1980) 1. Swedish pastry (Barney Kessel)2. …
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SCCD 36002 At The Golden Circle Vol. 2 / Bud Powell Trio Here’s the second volume of the celebrated Bud Powell recording from Gyllen Cirkeln (Vol. 1 – SCCD 36001). There are three more volumes to come. All tracks have never been issued before. “… there is no other recording which allows you to enjoy …
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SCCD 36001 At The Golden Circle Vol. 1 / Bud Powell Trio This is the first release of SteepleChase 36000 series which distinguishes itself from the 31000 series as it concentrates on releasing the old recordings we acquired to document the great moments of jazz history. The recording sources are varied: radio shows, live concerts, …
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