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SCCD 31424 Shades Of Love / Walt Dickerson Originally released in SteepleChase direct-to-disc series. “… truly successful, both musically and technically. …compositions of compelling interest. The sounds on this record will test even the very best systems …” (Hi-Fi Answers) “… a glimpse into the musings of a totally original musician .” (Greg Murphy, Jazz …
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MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37029/30 Dialogue / Walt Dickerson & Richard Davis Previously issued on SCCD 31089 & SCCD 31213 “.. .music of extreme sophistication yet perfect lucidity…A Zen-like tranquillity pervades this album of duets with another virtuoso Richard Davis …” (R.W. , Melody Maker) “… an important vibes record .” (Chris Sheridan, Jazz Journal) “…. …
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SCCD 31130 To My Son / Walt Dickerson Trio “Few jazz musicians can claim to have invented a new approach to their instrument; among that number is Walt Dickerson…” (Richard Williams, Melody Maker) “…a glimpse into the musings of a totally original musician.” (Greg Murphy, Jazz Journal International) 1. You can (Walt Dickerson)2. You will …
SCCD 31115 Landscape With Open Door / Pierre Dørge & Walt Dickerson “… This is an impressive debut by a guitarist from whom I except to hear much more in the future. It is a lasting tribute to Pierre Dørge’s musicality that the freedom of exploration is based strongly on melodic purity and a rhythmic …
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SCCD 31146 I Hear You Son / Walt Dickerson Trio A live recording from Dickerson’s ‘78 tour in Europe. Originally released on LP only with the duo (with drummer Johnsun) track I Hear You John – a tribute to John Coltrane. On this CD issue another brilliant original composition dedicated to the ailing bassist is …
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SCCD 31042 Peace / Walt Dickerson Trio It has always been SteepleChase’s goal to “re-discover” great jazz talents who for one reason or another have disappeared from the active scene. Walt Dickerson, who was regarded as “Coltrane on vibraphone” chose in the sixties to leave the music scene to become a real estate broker. Produced …
SCCD 31213 Tenderness / Walt Dickerson & Richard Davis Walt Dickerson is probably the most original vibraphonist in jazz and most important one after Milt Jackson. Here in Dickerson’s ideal performing format duo with the master bassist Richard Davis, Dickerson creates a unique sound space. 1. Tenderness (Walt Dickerson)2. Devine gemini (Walt Dickerson)3. So thoughtful …
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SCCD 31070 Serendipity / Walt Dickerson Trio “… He is, without question, the most creative vibraharpist in the world today, and perhaps one of the outstanding improvisers of the era .” (Melody Maker) 1. My prayer (Walt Dickerson)2. Magnificent glimps (Walt Dickerson)3. Serendipity (Walt Dickerson)4. This way, please (Walt Dickerson)5. Inner view (Walt Dickerson) UPC/EAN: …
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SCCD 31089 Divine Gemini / Walt Dickerson & Richard Davis “.. .music of extreme sophistication yet perfect lucidity…A Zen-like tranquillity pervades this album of duets with another virtuoso Richard Davis …” (R.W. , Melody Maker) “… an important vibes record .” (Chris Sheridan, Jazz Journal) “…. quite an achievement, balancing fantasy and friction with grace …
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SCCD 31126 Visions / Walt Dickerson & Sun Ra “ This is a tremendous record….outstanding collaborations throughout this beautiful record, as well as some gloriously sustained solo passages…. it is the work of two masters in the full certainly of their powers .” (CODA) 1. Astro (Walt Dickerson)2. Utopia (Walt Dickerson)3. Visions (Walt Dickerson)4. Constructive …
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