Results for "Steeplechase Records"

Groovin' The Blues

Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 1999

Amongst Ourselves

By Dave Ballou

Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 1999
Track listing: All About Joey, Blake's Vision, Amongst Ourselves, Phone Queen, Boom Boom, The Great Matter, 7.5, Line, J.W., Bidu, Skuds (66:22)

Once In a While

By Louis Smith

Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 1999
Track listing: Just Friends, Once In a While, Over the Rainbow, Tune Up, Don't Blame Me, Once I Had a Secret Love, Sandu, There Is No Greater Love (70:26)

Harold Danko: Three of Four

by C. Andrew Hovan
December 1, 1999

Even when it seems that you've heard all that there is to hear and all of the up-and-coming musicians that are out there to hear, someone will inadvertently pop up and surprise you. Such is the case with pianist Harold Danko, a gentleman who works as a college educator by day, stepping out once in awhile ...

Steve Slagle: Steve Slagle Plays Monk

by C. Andrew Hovan
December 1, 1999

Well, let's admit it; the whole idea of doing tribute albums has really gotten out of hand recently. But if you're going to do this type of thing, then saxophonist Steve Slagle and his talented crew have the right idea. For starters, a piano is nowhere to be heard from, with the chameleon-like guitar of Dave ...

Ari Ambrose: Introducing Ari Ambrose

by C. Andrew Hovan
December 1, 1999

It takes guts to devote your life to playing jazz, not to mention the tenacity to make a living of it in the hustle and bustle of New York City. Obviously 26-year- old tenor saxophonist Ari Ambrose has more than enough gumption to give it a try, while also making his debut disc anything but the ...

Steve Slagle: Steve Slagel Plays Monk

by Mark Corroto
December 1, 1999

I propose passing a law that requires every jazz recording to include at least one Thelonious Monk song. The reason is not that Monk is my favorite composer, but that Monk’s music is some of the most difficult to play. Maybe not technically difficult for jazz professionals, but rhythmically challenging and isn’t it so easy hear ...

Louis Smith: Once In a While

by C. Andrew Hovan
November 1, 1999

Trumpeter Louis Smith’s only major claim to fame has been two late ‘50s dates he cut for Blue Note. Then his propensity for musical pedagogy led him to the University of Michigan, where he spent many years quietly teaching and inspiring youngsters. Back in 1978, a renewed career as a recording artist came in the guise ...

Dave Ballou: Amongst Ourselves

by C. Andrew Hovan
October 1, 1999

While it may be unfair to the musicians involved to make comparisons to others, it often aids in better defining a chosen player's given point of departure. With that said, let it be known that trumpeter Dave Ballou is a remarkable new discovery whose playing falls in the same general orbit of such forward-thinking men as ...

Dave Stryker: All The Way

by C. Andrew Hovan
October 1, 1999

Not as well known as he should be, guitar man Dave Stryker's most recent claim to fame has been as part of saxophonist Javon Jackson's new combo. Before that he spent some time in the group of the soulful Stanley Turrentine. Throughout all this work as a sideman, Stryker had also been honing his skills as ...