Larry Schneider - Blind Date

Styles: Saxophone Jazz

Year: 1992

File: MP3@224K/s

Time: 68:27

Size: 109,8 MB

Art: Front

(10:50)  1. Blind Date

( 9:28)  2. Stardust

(12:52)  3. Autumn Leaves

( 8:53)  4. Body and Soul

( 7:55)  5. How My Heart Sings

( 9:34)  6. Eye Care

( 8:53)  7. Peggy's Blue Skylight

Tenor saxophonist Larry Schneider and pianist Andy LaVerne make a great team. Their follow-up date to an earlier duo session for Steeplechase CD (Bill Evans Person We Knew) adds bassist Mike Richmond and drummer Keith Copeland to create a fiery quartet. LaVerne's "Blind Date" has an infectious hook and will invite obvious comparisons to the classic quartet of John Coltrane. But the heart of the CD is a trio of lush ballads, including "Stardust," "Autumn Leaves," and "Body and Soul," beautifully performed with lyrical treatments. Their buoyant setting of "How My Heart Sings," a favorite of Evans, is first rate, while their hip arrangement of Charles Mingus' "Peggy's Blue Skylight" is the perfect close to a rewarding release. ~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/blind-date-mw0000891911

Personnel: Larry Schneider (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Andy LaVerne (piano); Keith Copeland (drums).

Blind Date

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Larry Schneider - Mohawk

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 61:11
Size: 112,4 MB
Art: Front

( 4:43)  1. Mohawk
( 6:05)  2. Moose The Mooche
( 4:48)  3. She Rote
(10:39)  4. Yardbird Suite
( 2:59)  5. Donna Lee
( 7:51)  6. Anthropology
( 9:35)  7. Scrapple From The Apple
( 5:05)  8. Steeplechase
( 9:24)  9. Confirmation

Larry Schneider on this latest recording plays alto sax instead of tenor sax which is his instrument. And when a jazz saxophone player picks up alto, there is one thing in his mind: Charlie Parker. “Larry Schneider Plays Charlie Parker” is what this CD is all about. A formidable task superbly executed.

Personnel:  Alto Saxophone – Larry Schneider;  Bass – Steve LaSpina;  Drums – Anton Fig;  Piano – Andy LaVerne

Mohawk

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Rhoda Scott - Paris - New York Disc 1 And Disc 2

Album: Paris - New York   Disc 1

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:19
Size: 134,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:08)  1. Moanin'
(3:43)  2. Il Est Mort Le Soleil
(7:41)  3. Medley from ''West Side Story''
(4:13)  4. Take A Ladder
(4:43)  5. Ebb Tide
(2:47)  6. What Kind Of Fool Am I?
(2:26)  7. Count Basie (Lil Darlin)
(6:38)  8. Splanky
(4:29)  9. Mach II
(3:26) 10. Fire And Brimstone
(5:08) 11. Jeremy
(6:30) 12. Delilah
(3:20) 13. Blues At The Bilboquet

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Album: Paris - New York  Disc 2

Time: 43:57

Size: 101,4 MB

(4:32)  1. Mach 2

(4:33)  2. Tanikka

(5:02)  3. Rhoda Map

(4:15)  4. R And R

(4:34)  5. Charlotte's Walz

(5:08)  6. Walkin' About

(7:26)  7. Take A Ladder

(4:24)  8. La La Solitude

(4:00)  9. Quand Je Monte Chez Toi

In 1967, following in the footsteps of Tadd Dameron and Quincy Jones, Rhoda Scott arrives in France to take classes with Nadia Boulanger. Barely a year later, she recorded her debut album Barclay, Take a Ladder duet with one of the best drummers of the moment, Daniel Humair. A long series of albums will follow, two of which are particularly distinguished by the presence of first-rate accompanists: Mach II (1971) in which his long-time accomplice, American saxophonist / flutist Joe Thomas and especially Rhoda Scott in New York, participate. (1976), the result of the collaboration between the virtuoso organist and the great orchestra of Thad Jones / Mel Lewis. Translate by Google https://www.amazon.fr/Paris-New-York-Rhoda-Scott/dp/B007JNN1LG

Personnel: Organ [Hammond] – Rhoda Scott; Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Edward Xiques, Jerry Dodgion; Arranged By, Flugelhorn – Thad Jones; Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams; Bass – Bob Bowman ; Drums – Mel Lewis; Electric Piano – Harold Danko; Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Larry Schneider; Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Gregory Herbert; Trombone – Billy Campbell, Clifford Adams, Earl Mc Intyre, John Mosca; Trumpet – Al Porcino, Cecil Bridgewater, Earl Gardner, Lynn Nicholson

Paris - New York Disc 1,Disc 2

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Larry Schneider - Live at Jazz on the Coast (Larry Schneider Meets Gaspare Di Lieto)

Styles: Saxophone And Piano Jazz
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:15
Size: 127,3 MB
Art: Front

( 9:46) 1. Mohawk
(10:51) 2. Tropax
( 5:11) 3. Autumn Leaves
( 3:56) 4. Stardust
(11:59) 5. Days of Wine and Roses
(11:08) 6. My One and Only Love
( 2:22) 7. All the Things You Are

Backed by an outstanding Italian rhythm section (pianist Gaspare DiLieto, acoustic bassist Dario Deidda, and drummer Amedeo Ariano), tenor saxophonist Larry Schneider takes tunes such as Charlie Parker's "Mohawk," Henry Mancini's "Days of Wine and Roses," and Johnny Mercer's (with Joseph Kosma) "Autumn Leaves," and confuses and exceeds expectations.

Rather than simply knocking out the melodies, followed by solos, followed again by returning to the heads, the saxophonist re-orients the listener by subverting the mix, but without any disrespect toward the original. The approach freshens and infuses new life into the tunes. Schneider's a cappella rendering of "Stardust" is a minor tour de force. Recorded live at the Jazz on the Coast Festival in Italy, the sound quality is surprisingly good. By Steve Loewy https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-jazz-on-the-coast-mw0001089125

Live at Jazz on the Coast (Larry Schneider Meets Gaspare Di Lieto)

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Mike Richmond - Dance For Andy

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 1989
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:01
Size: 169,9 MB
Art: Front

( 8:44)  1. Conflictions
( 6:53)  2. Invitation
( 8:44)  3. Emily
(10:14)  4. Dance For Andy
( 8:28)  5. I Remember Clifford
( 8:58)  6. Gospel
( 5:18)  7. Witchi-Tai-To
( 7:08)  8. Blues For Spock
( 9:30)  9. You And The Night And The Music

“ This is an excellent example of CD’s advantage over LP. The playing time is almost 1 1/4 hours and the sound is superb DDD; the music is all of a very high quality…I’ve played this CD a good many times since receiving it, and its appeal has in no way diminished. Could be one for my Top Ten of 1991.” (Mike Shera, Jazz Journal International )

Personnel:  Mike Richmond - bass;  Larry Schneider - tenor & soprano sax;  Jim McNeely - piano;  Keith Copeland - drums

Dance For Andy

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Larry Schneider - Summertime In Sanremo

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:29
Size: 147.6 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[ 7:10] 1. My One And Only Love
[ 8:46] 2. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
[ 6:02] 3. Mohawk
[ 7:46] 4. You Don't Know What Love Is
[ 3:37] 5. Orange Rouge
[ 6:55] 6. The Days Of Wine And Roses
[11:12] 7. Italian Movie
[ 9:53] 8. Tropax
[ 3:03] 9. Stardust

What is so appealing about Larry Schneider is his ability to absorb so many different styles of jazz and to do it well. Previously, he has shown an affinity for Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins, and here you can hear Bird and Trane with a touch of Rollins, but no Ornette. Schneider's version of "My One and Only Love" features the sort of thin-toned melody line that Coltrane expressed so well. Schneider follows up with a stunning solo. The backup, consisting of guitar, vibes, bass, and drums, is adequate, but it is Schneider who lights the fireworks when they occur. His appealing, big tone is most effective on the ballads, such as "The Days of Wine and Roses" or "You Don't Know What Love Is." Even on the faster tunes, such as "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," his throaty tone steals the show. Bird's "Mohawk" is taken at a relaxed pace, but the leader double times it, not giving in an inch. All the compositions are not up to snuff, but on the ones that are, Schneider sets the pace. ~Steve Loewy

Summertime In Sanremo mc
Summertime In Sanremo zippy

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Larry Schneider Quartet - Just Cole Porter

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:29
Size: 159.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 1991
Art: Front

[ 8:00] 1. I Love You
[10:32] 2. I Get A Kick Out Of You
[ 8:03] 3. I've Got You Under My Skin
[ 8:39] 4. Everytime We Say Goodbye
[ 8:42] 5. What Is This Thing Called Love
[10:28] 6. Love For Sale
[ 6:33] 7. In The Still Of The Night
[ 8:28] 8. Just One Of Those Things

Larry Schneider is an American Jazz saxophonist, born on 26 July 1949 in Long Island, New York. Larry has worked with Horace Silver in the '70s, Billy Cobham, Pete Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, the George Grunz International Big Band, the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and performed as studio-musician for other artists. He made two records with Bill Evans and cites Evans as one of his main influences, together with John Coltrane. More recently, he has been leader or sideman on recordings for SteepleChase, with the likes of pianists Andy LaVerne, Richie Beirach and Jim McNeely, guitarist Dave Stryker, bassists Mike Richmond and Steve La Spina, and drummers Billy Hart, Keith Copeland, Adam Nussbaum and Anton Fig. He has toured for the last ten years in Europe as a guest soloist, and performed at both the Montreux and Antibes jazz festivals.

Just Cole Porter

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Bill Evans - We Will Meet Again

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1979
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:59
Size: 142,3 MB
Art: Front

(10:09)  1. Comrade Conrad
( 8:22)  2. Laurie
(10:52)  3. Bill's Hit Tune
( 3:40)  4. For All We Know (We May Never Meet Again)
( 9:14)  5. Five
(10:51)  6. Only Child
( 6:14)  7. Peri's Scope
( 2:33)  8. We Will Meet Again

This was pianist Bill Evans' final studio session, a rare outing with a quintet (starring trumpeter Tom Harrell and Larry Schneider on tenor and soprano) and his first recording with the members of his final regular trio (bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe LaBarbera). The playing time is over 61 minutes. The group interprets "For All We Know" and seven Evans originals, including "Peri's Scope" and "Five." The thoughtful session is full of lyrical melodies and strong solos; even Evans' electric keyboard work on a few tunes is distinctive. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/we-will-meet-again-mw0000276230

Personnel:  Piano, Electric Piano – Bill Evans;  Acoustic Bass – Marc Johnson;  Drums – Joe LaBarbera;  Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute [Alto] – Larry Schneider;  Trumpet – Tom Harrell

We Will Meet Again

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Joe Locke - Present Tense

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:43
Size: 141,6 MB
Art: Front

(10:04)  1. Massada/Summer Night
( 8:31)  2. The Good Life
( 7:35)  3. Present Tense
( 8:42)  4. All Of You
( 2:38)  5. Heart Of Nowhere
( 6:53)  6. You Say You Care
( 6:24)  7. Beatrice Rose
(10:52)  8. Smoke And Mirrors

On his third CD, vibraphonist Joe Locke leads a solid quartet which includes pianist Kenny Werner, bassist Ron McClure, and drummer Ronnie Burrage. Locke's virtuosity on his instrument is demonstrated throughout the date. The opening medley begins with a solo by the leader of "Masada" (an introspective piece written by a friend of his, saxophonist Danny Wilensky) and the rhythm section joins him as he segues into a brisk take of the waltz "Summernight." Tenor saxophonist Larry Schneider is added on several tracks, including a dark but swinging take of "All of You" and a turbocharged run through "You Say You Care." Locke also wrote several originals, including the unpredictable "Smoke and Mirrors," which was originally written as an introduction to Miles Davis' "Nardis," and a brief duet with Werner, "Heart of Nowhere." This 1990 release was an early indicator of Joe Locke's arrival on the jazz scene, which was followed by many additional strong studio sessions as the 20th century drew to a close. Post-bop fans should consider this CD an essential acquisition. ~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/present-tense-mw0000436629

Personnel: Joe Locke (vibraphone); Larry Schneider (alto & tenor saxophones); Kenny Werner (piano); Ron McClure (bass); Ronnie Burrage (drums).

Present Tense

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Larry Schneider & Andy LaVerne - Bill Evans... Person We Knew

Styles: Piano And Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 63:58
Size: 117,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:54)  1. Re: Person I Knew
(6:53)  2. 34 Skidoo
(8:46)  3. Dream Gypsy
(5:39)  4. Orbit (Unless It's You)
(6:51)  5. Time Remembered
(7:22)  6. Show-Type Tune
(8:46)  7. Detour Ahead
(3:05)  8. Israel
(6:08)  9. Elsa
(5:09) 10. Funkallero
(0:18) 11. Bill's Signature

This duo date by tenor saxophonist Larry Schneider and pianist Andy LaVerne is a tribute to the late Bill Evans, covering both Evans' compositions as well as works by others that he recorded. Evans' problems with drug addiction throughout his adult life are all too well-known, so it almost seems like "Re: Person I Knew" is actually played as a tribute to its composer's struggle with life. Unlike Evans' often rapid fire and melodic interpretations, LaVerne plays an almost dirge-like line to accompany Schneider's almost anguished sounding tenor sax. The duo reverts to a joyous roller coaster ride through Evans' tricky "34 Skidoo" and adds a Latin rhythm to his infrequently played "Orbit." "Time Remembered" is one of Evans' most gorgeous ballads, and Schneider's soulful playing is underscored by LaVerne's shimmering impressionistic piano line. They catch the playful spirit of "Funkallero" and even add Evans' brief signature stag, which he used at the end of each live set. 

The non-Evans tracks also show plenty of imagination. The choice of "Dream Gypsy" is an inspired one, since it appeared only once in Evans' considerable discography (on Undercurrent, with Jim Hall). The duo improvisation that opens John Carisi's "Israel" is breathtaking, while Earl Zindars' "Elsa" is a beautiful jazz waltz that is also well-interpreted. The thought that went into the arrangements and song selections (as well as the consistently high level of playing) make this tribute to Evans an essential acquisition for anyone who is a fan of his many contributions to jazz. ~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/bill-evans-person-we-knew-mw0000517077

Personnel:  Piano – Andy LaVerne;  Tenor Saxophone – Larry Schneider

Bill Evans... Person We Knew

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Jim McNeely Quintet - Rain's Dance

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1976
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:00
Size: 123,7 MB
Art: Front

( 6:12)  1. Wishful Thinking
(10:38)  2. Little Green Men
( 4:28)  3. Tipe Tizwe
(10:46)  4. Rain's Dance
( 9:29)  5. For The Crazy One
(12:25)  6. Rain's Dance

Pianist Jim McNeely, who includes stints with Ted Curson, Stan Getz, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, and Phil Woods on his lengthy resume, has been gradually recognized by the jazz public as a terrific composer, but these 1976 sessions, which mark one of his earliest dates as a leader, show him to be a very advanced writer at an early stage of his career. The hypnotic opener, "Wishful Thinking," features Larry Schneider on soprano sax in a modal setting. McNeely switches to electric piano for his playful "Little Green Men." On the catchy "Tipe Tizwe," based on a traditional African folk song, the leader plays both piano and African thumb piano (which is rarely heard in jazz), and is joined only by percussionist Sam Jacobs. "Rain's Dance" is a driving post-bop composition that marks the typical ebb and flow in the intensity of a summer storm; it's heard in two separate takes, featuring fine solos by McNeely, bassist Mike Richmond, and Larry Schenider on tenor sax. This adventurous date by Jim McNeely is well worth acquiring. ~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/rains-dance-mw0000580108

Personnel:  Bass – Mike Richmond;  Drums – Bob Merigliano;  Piano, Electric Piano, Composed By – Jim McNeely;  Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Larry Schneider

Rain's Dance

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Mike Richmond, Larry Schneider And Adam Nussbaum - On The Edge

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 1988
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:02
Size: 149,4 MB
Art: Front

( 8:48)  1. On The Edge
( 5:01)  2. Northern Lites
( 6:56)  3. Adam and The Tribe
( 4:25)  4. Soft Focus
( 6:02)  5. Someday My Prince Will Come
( 6:01)  6. In A Sentimental Mood
(10:07)  7. Sand and Sea
( 8:47)  8. For D.R.
( 8:50)  9. Gospel

Mike Richmond has expressed his love of music on a global level. In addition to accompanying such stellar jazz musicians as Miles Davis and Stan Getz and folk/blues singer/songwriter Richie Havens, the Philadelphia-born bass player has performed in concert with Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and the South Indian Orchestra and has served as chief instructor for the National German Jazz Orchestra. Initially a guitar player, Richmond was inspired by a Bill Haley and the Comets show that he attended with his parents in the mid-'50s. He switched to the bass after joining his high school orchestra. Richmond's understanding of world music developed at an early age. His mother frequently played Middle Eastern records in the family home. His interests in Indian music were sparked by the soundtrack of the late-'40s television series Ramar of the Jungle and the Beatles' involvement with Indian music. 

Richmond has been involved in some of jazz's most impressive projects. He participated in the Miles Davis and Quincy Jones-collaborative concert in Montreux, Switzerland, which became Davis's final performance. He subsequently replaced Charles Mingus in the Mingus Dynasty. On his debut solo album Basic Tendencies, Richmond was accompanied by harp player Lois Colin, percussionists Glen Velez and Joe Passaro, and oud player Simon Shaheen. Richmond received a Teacher of the Year award in 1994 for his teaching at New York University. ~ Craig Harris https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-richmond/id5324858#fullText

Personnel:  Bass – Mike Richmond;  Drums – Adam Nussbaum;  Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Schneider

On The Edge

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Larry Schneider - Freedom Jazz Dance

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:13
Size: 156,3 MB
Art: Front

( 5:18)  1. What Is This Thing Called Love
(11:25)  2. Days Of Wine Abd Roses
( 6:16)  3. The Inch Worm
( 7:52)  4. Peggy's Blue Skylight
( 6:09)  5. Freedom Jazz Dance
( 9:54)  6. Angel Eyes
( 5:39)  7. Mercury And Venus
( 3:18)  8. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
( 8:06)  9. You Don't Know What Love Is
( 4:11) 10. All The Things You Are

Larry Schneider’s latest outing for SteepleChase is a pianoless trio format which provides the tenorman with more freedom and space. “ Larry Schneider is one of the select minority who consistently rises to the challenge implicit in this type of trio. He thrives in the looseness of the context and the choices it affords him .” (Mark Gardner)

Personnel: Larry Schneider (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Keith Copeland (drums); Steve LaSpina (bass)

Freedom Jazz Dance

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