The collaboration between Duke Jordan and SteepleChase in the 70s represents a major body of Duke Jordan’s creative output both as performing artist and as composer. Duke led his regular trio with Wilbur Little and Dannie Richmond during the extensive Scandinavian tour in the autumn of 1978. This release is from the concert at the […]
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Buck Hill – Northeas Festival (SCCD 37035/36)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37035/36 Northsea Festival / Buck Hill Quartet Previously issued on SCCD 31160 & SCCD 31173 “ Buck Hill is one of the most notable ‘regional’ jazzmen in America …” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) “… the saxophonist is continuously improving…his contribution is ever convincingly superb ..” (Jazz Magazine) 1. Easy to love […]
Horace Parlan – Hi-Fly (SCCD 31417)
SCCD 31417Hi-Fly / Horace Parlan Track 1-6 were originally issued as SCD-17003 (Direct-to-Disc LP) Other tracks previously unissued “… a record that is superbly recorded by the direct cut method, and a record that demands to be recommended for your late night and good cognac mood .” (Barry McRae, Jazz Journal International) 1. Hi-fly (Randy […]
Buck Hill – Easy To Love (SCCD 31160)
SCCD 31160 Easy To Love / Buck Hill Quartet Buck Hill of Washington, D.C. had spent most of his life as the prominent ‘local’ musician until the highly acclaimed debut album from SteepleChase “This Is Buck Hill” (SCCD 31095) in 1978 changed the situation. Buck took the European audience by storm at the prestigious Northsea […]
Duke Jordan – Tivoli Two (SCCD 31193)
SCCD 31193 Tivoli Two / Duke Jordan Trio One of the few remaining first generation bebop piano players, Duke Jordan is still active on the scene. This is the second volume from the relaxed live session at Tivoli Gardens’ jazz club “Slukefter” (earlier release Tivoli One SCCD 31189 ). “ The program offers a well […]
Duke Jordan – Flight To Japan (SCCD 31088)
SCCD 31088 Flight To Japan / Duke Jordan Trio A pioneer of modern jazz piano Duke Jordan made this studio recording during his extremely successful Japan tour. “… Mature trio jazz, played by three guys who know their craft backwards, have stopped showing off and just like to play good melodic swinging music .” (Ralph […]
Duke Jordan – Tivoli One (SCCD 31189)
SCCD 31189 Tivoli One / Duke Jordan Trio “… This music is timeless .” (Down Beat) 1. Subway blues (Duke Jordan)2. Embraceable you (George Gershwin)3. Night train from Snekkersten (Duke Jordan)4. My heart skips a beat (Duke Jordan)5. If I did – would you? (Duke Jordan)6. Glad I met Pat (Duke Jordan)7. Four (Eddie Cleanhead […]
Duke Jordan – In Concert From Japan (SCCD 37005/6)
1. I'll remember April (DePaul/Raye)2. Flight to Jordan (Duke Jordan)3. Forecast (Duke Jordan)4. Paula (Duke Jordan)5. There's a star for you (Duke Jordan)6. Bluebird (Charlie Parker)7. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)8. W'utless (Duke Jordan)9. Scotch blues (Duke Jordan)10. Jordu (Duke Jordan)1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. No problem (Duke Jordan)4. Cold bordeaux […]
Duke Jordan – Osaka Concert, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31272)
SCCD 31272 Osaka Concert Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio "… The composer of Jordu gave a memorable concert in Osaka. A wonderful trio performance… " (Jazz Notes) 1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. No problem (Duke Jordan)4. There's a star for you (Duke Jordan)5. Misty Thursday (Duke Jordan)6. Cold bordeaux […]
Duke Jordan – Osaka Concert, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31271)
SCCD 31271 Osaka Concert Vol. 1 / Duke Jordan Trio "… Jordan was warmly received in Japan. The Osaka concert is a confident and lively recording…it amply justifies the double release …" (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) 1. Subway blues (Duke Jordan)2. Flight to Jordan (Duke Jordan)3. Lady Dingbat (Duke Jordan)4. Night train from Snekkersten […]