SCCD 31211 Wait And See / Duke Jordan Trio “… The old bopper, Duke Jordan, is another pianist who is perhaps under-appreciated….this man could play and he still can. On Wait And See for SteepleChase, we have the quintessential version of Jordan’s classic along with a lot of fine, not-at-all dated bop lines by the …
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Buck Hill – Impressions (SCCD 31173)
SCCD 31173 Impressions / Buck Hill Quartet Roger “Buck” Hill (b. Feb. 13, 1927 in Washington D.C.) was a full-time employee of a Washington D.C. post office when his much acclaimed debut album was released from SteepleChase in 1978. Since then this legendary tenorman has invested more of his time in the musical activities and …
Duke Jordan – Live In Japan, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31064)
SCCD 31064 Live In Japan Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio The “poet on piano” is what the Japanese fans regard Duke Jordan. This tremendously successful Japanese tour was the highlight of Duke’s career. Here’s the second volume from the memorable concert on Kyushu island. 1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. …
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Duke Jordan – Live In Japan, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31063)
SCCD 31063 Live In Japan Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio The audience for jazz in Japan in the 70s was no doubt the most dedicated in the world. And Japan was probably the only place in the world where the Duke Jordan Trio could perform to packed halls (2000 – 3000 seats!) night after …
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Horace Parlan – Blue Parlan (SCCD 31124)
SCCD 31124 Blue Parlan / Horace Parlan Trio “… Veteran jazz pianist Parlan displays his talent in this attractive trio setting…this is class modern jazz …” (Billboard, recommended Lp) “… Blue Parlan is superbly recorded with its authentic feeling and the balance among the three instruments is of great finesse …” (Diapason) 1. Goodbye pork …