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NIELS HENNING ORSTED PEDERSEN & KENNETH KNUDSEN - Pictures (1978)
Tracks1. Skagen (Knudsen)2. School Song (Pedersen)3. It's All There (Knudsen)4. Signal (Knudsen)5. Afternoon's Sentiment (Pedersen)6. Daughters (Knudsen)NIELS HENNING ORSTED PEDERSENbassKENNETH...
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NIELS PEDERSEN & PHILP CATHERINE - Art Of The Duo (1993)
Tracks01. Twice a week (Catherine)02. My foolish heart (Young)03. Stella by starlight (Young)04. All the things you are (Kern)05. The Puzzle (Pedersen)06. I should care (Weston/Stordahl/Kahn)07. Janet...
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ARCHIE SHEPP, NIELS HENNING ORSTED PEDERSEN - Looking At Bird (1980)
Avant-garde tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp created a stir in 1977 when he recorded a set of hymns and folk melodies in melodic duets with pianist Horace Parlan. On February 6, 1980, he reunited with...
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DAVID FRIESEN - Star Dance (1976)
“Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is unquestioned. So it is now with David...
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DAVID FRIESEN - Waterfall Rainbow (1977)
1. Spring Wind2. French Festival3. Waterfall Rainbow4. Castles & flags5. The Peace That Passes Understanding6. Song of Switzerland7. Song of the Stars8. Dancing Spirits Before the Lord9. Flight of...
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DAVID FRIESEN & JOHN STOWELL - Through The Listening Glass (1978)
On David: "In his bass playing, composing and arranging, David Friesen paints with passion and precise control. His music springs from intensely personal experiences, and a sophisticated musical...
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MIKE NOCK & DAVE LIEBMAN - Duologue (2007)
New Zealand-born pianist Mike Nock and American saxophonist Dave Liebman first crossed paths in the ‘60s when Nock was living in the US, first coming to attention with the proto-fusion group Fourth...
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SUN RA & WALT DICKERSON - Visions (1979)
Dickerson made a fairly 'big splash' when his first recordings appeared in the early 60s (Down Beat Critics Poll “New Star”, 1962), but he's remained an enigmatic figure ever since. His early sides...
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ANTHONY BRAXTON - Creative Orchestra Music 1976 (1987)
This is one of Braxton’s most interesting recordings. Six of his compositions are performed by groups ranging from 15-20 pieces and featuring such soloists as trumpeters Cecil Bridgewater, Leo Smith,...
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ANTHONY BRAXTON - Five Pieces 1975
This out-of-print album features one of Anthony Braxton's great combos, a quartet with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Barry Alstchul. Braxton (who switches between alto,...
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HENRY THREADGILL & MAKE MOVE - Where's Your Cup? (1997)
Even though Henry Threadgill is often considered "difficult to listen to," most blindfolded listeners would probably find themselves identifying any randomly selected 20-second segment of Where's Your...
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ANTHONY BRAXTON - New York Fall 1974
Anthony Braxton, who switches here between alto, flute, clarinet, sopranino and contrabass clarinet, is heard interpreting six of his originals in a wide variety of settings. Most accessible are his...
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HENRY THREADGILL VERY VERY CIRCUS - Spirit Of Nuff (1991)
After trailblazing stints with the avant-garde jazz trio Air in the '70s and his seven-piece sextet in the '80s, Henry Threadgill changes direction once again with a two tuba, two guitar, trombone, and...
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HENRI TEXIER - Remparts D'Argile (2000)
Henri Texier knows what music is all about, and he has his own modest vision on it. He is a phenomenal bass player, who manages to keep the ground tone while being very melodious at the same time....
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ART LANDE - Rubisa Patrol (1976)
This recording, with the short lived ensemble Rubisa Patrol, may someday be considered as one of the classic ECM recordings of all time - if the company evers sees fit to issue it on CD. Some stunning...
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ART LANDE & RUBISA PATROL - Desert Marauders (1978)
For Rubisa Patrol's second and final ECM album, pianist Art Lande and trumpeter/flugelhornist Mark Isham were joined again by bassist/flutist Bill Douglas and new member drummer Kurt Wortman. The...
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MICK GOODRICK - In Pas(s)ing (1978)
Guitarist Mick Goodrick once worked alongside Pat Metheny in Gary Burton's band, and they have a similar sound, voicings, and eclectic approach. Goodrick’s 1978 debut as a leader was a strong set that...
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MARTIN TAYLOR - Portrait (1995)
Taylor’s fifth release for Linn combines solo recordings along with a few duets with Nashville legend Chet Atkins and a pair of overdubbed duets. Taylor’s fluid, unaccompanied playing makes him the...
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NGUYÊN LÊ - Three Trios (1997)
Lê is standing all alone in his total sound and delivery. My adored track was “La Parfum” for its simple elegance, beauty, and its power to transport me into bliss . . .If you want the crunch go...
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ULF WAKENIUS GROUP - Tokyo Blue (2003)
Guitarist Ulf Wakenius, who has performed with a number of jazz heavyweights from Oscar Peterson and Michael Brecker to Ray Brown and Jack DeJohnette, writes that his new release, Tokyo Blue, is...
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