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SCCD 31515 - Rich Perry Quartet "Hearsay"
On this CD, long time SteepleChase leader saxophonist Rich Perry teams up with Steve Lampert (tpt.), Denis Irwin (bass), and Jeff Hirshfield (drums) for an exploration into freer material than he has in past studio outings. Recorded in March 2001, this CD features all original material by Perry (2) and Lampert (6) reminiscent of Ornette Coleman's early works. In reviewing "Doxy" (SteepleChase SCCD 31473), Dick Bogle of The Portland/Seattle Scanner states that Perry "roams free but always within his own structure in this pianoless group. His tone is impeccably clear and rich."  UPC# 716043151523
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. He is well known for his work with the Heath Brothers and all over the East Coast. Jim Ferguson of Jazz Times in his review of an earlier Purrone CD on SteepleChase ( SCCD 31475- Temperament) states that "there is more to this six string wonder than sheer velocity. He swings hard and sure while tantalizing the ear with ideas that range from eccentric circus moves to phrases that are hip and creative." Recorded in March 2001, this CD marks Purrone's sixth effort as a leader for SteepleChase. UPC# 716043151424
SCCD 31513 - Michael Cochrane Quartet - "Quartet Music"
Featuring Michael Cochrane (piano), Bob Malich (tenor saxophone), Calvin Hill (bass), and Jeff Hirshfield (drums). All 10 pieces comprising this program are particularly suited to treatment by this type of instrumentation. Malach has worked with a whole host of names including Miles Davis and Horace Silver. Cochrane has worked with the likes of Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Clark Terry, and Jack Walrath (SteepleChase SCCD 31172 "In Europe") among many others. On this set Cochrane covers 10 tunes including 2 originals, Bill Evans' "Orbit", Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" and Joe Henderson's "Step Lightly". UPC# 716043151325
SCCD 31512 - Andy LaVerne Quartet "Pianissmo"
Featuring Andy LaVerne (piano), Rich Perry (tenor saxophone), Jay Anderson(bass), and Matt Wilson (drums). Andy LaVerne's association with SteepleChase dates back nearly a quarter of a century. He has been a prolific contributor to the catalogue. This marks his 16th effort as a leader and he has made numerous appearances as a sideman for the label. This CD contains four new compositions by LaVerne along with renditions of Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" and Duke Pearson's "You Know I Care". Andy's last 3 CDs for SteepleChase are "Highly recommended for fans of jazz piano" by Ken Dryden of The All Music Guide. LaVerne's music "is quiet, contemplative, and smart." - Richard Kamins, Cadence UPC# 716043151226
Blue Sun BS 1035 - Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues
This disc produced by Billy Branch and SOB just released on Branch's Blue Sun label features Billy Branch (harmonica/vocals), Nick Charles (bass, vocals), Mose Rutues (drums, vocals), and Carlos Johnson (guitar/vocals) on all ten cuts.  Additional appearences are made by Johnny V (guitar) and The Latvian Blues Band (on "The Thrill is Gone"). Ten performances here include a couple SOB originals along with tunes ranging from the Joe Turner standard "Shake, Rattle, and Roll to Latimore's "Let's Straighten It Out". Recognized world wide as Chicago's hottest harp player / blues ambassador/ teacher - Branch and Sons of Blues have released works in the past on Alligator, Evidence, and Verve/Polygram. List price: $16.98 UPC# 620673149624
Stunt-STU 02042 - Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra w/ Jim McNeeley-"play Bill Evans"
21 piece orchestral arrangements of 8 Evans compositions conducted and arranged by McNeeley.
Booklet includes extensive notes by McNeeley and photos of Evans from the 60's.
UPC# 663993020426
Stunt-Stu 01212 - Kristian Jorgensen Quartet - "Meeting Monty"
feat.Monty Alexander, Jorgensen(violin), J.Fischer(guitar), Fonnesbaek(bass), Osgood(dr), Alexander(piano)
Jazz Violin at its best! 6 original tunes, Reinhardt's "Oriental Shuffle" and standards incl. "Willow Weep For Me". UPC# 663993012124