NAGEL HEYER distributed bt New Note

Release date: 21 May NAGEL HEYER

DAVID OSTWALD's GULLY LOW JAZZ BAND Blues In Our Heart CD NHCD5012
This 24 bit digitally re-mastered session from 1998 features the multi-generational Gully Low Jazz Band that was assembled by the tuba player David Ostwald to play music from the early swing period of the 1920s and 1930s. The all-star line-up includes trumpeter Randy Sandke, clarinettist Ken Peplowski, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Mark Shane, guitarist Howard Alden and drummer Herlin Riley.

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RODITI/IGNATZEK / RASSINFOSSE Smile CD NHCD2072
The critically acclaimed trio of Claudio Roditi (trumpet, flugelhorn), Klaus Ignatzek (piano) and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass) are augmented with drummer Hans Dekker and the Bremen Philharmonic Strings for this magical live recording. The programme includes arrangements of classic jazz standards such as Freddie Hubbard’s ‘Little Sunflower’ and Erroll Garner’s ‘Misty’ as well as four originals.

VARIOUS ARTISTS Christmas Jazz Greats CD NHCD4004
Fourteen all-time Christmas favourites by musicians like Harry Allen, Wycliffe Gordon, Jay McShann, Ralph Sutton, Milt Hinton, Gus Johnson, Martin Sasse, Peter Bernstein, Dan Gottshall, Jim Galloway, James Chirillo, Jon-Erik Kellso, Mark Shane plus many others. 70 minutes of soulful and relaxing Christmas Jazz at mid-price.

WYCLIFFE GORDON Standards Only CD NHCD2071
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon is recognized as one of the foremost proponents of his instrument having been a leading member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the leadershio of Wynton Marsalis. Standards Only’ presents him as leader of his own bands with a collection of standards recorded during his sessions for Nagel Heyer, six of them previously unreleased.

SARAH PARTRIDGE You Are There CD NHCD100
Vocalist Sarah Partridge pays tribute to the memory of her father, in a swinging journey through some of the classic songs of the last century that her father loved. Sarah has even written one song especially for him. With effervescent arrangements featuring spontaneous improvisations and interplay between Partridge and her bandmates, ‘You are There’ is a feel-good foray into the joys of small-group swing and classic jazz songs.

ALESSANDRO CARABELLI GROUP Aphrodite CD NHCD2070

The Italian pianist Alessandro Carabelli’s performs a set of original compositions – contemporary jazz with strong melodies. The individual members of the sextet each make powerful contributions to the recording, in particular special guest Franco Ambrosetti, the well-known Swiss trumpeter.

VARIOUS ARTISTS Ballads 2006 CD NHCD1023
More than 78 minutes of wonderful music at a special low price selected from the thirteen recent releases from the acclaimed Nagel Heyer catalogue. Includes music by artists like Donald Harrison with Mulgrew Miller and Christian Scott, Benny Lackner, Marc Copland & Randy Brecker, Ruth Young, Brian Lynch, Lynn Seaton an many others.

DONALD HARRISON The Survivor CD NHCD2068 On “The Survivor” neo-bop alto saxophonist Donald Harrison is partnered by Mulgrew Miller on piano who spurs the saxophonist to new heights. Harrison modernizes classic numbers like ‘Summertime’ and ‘Caravan’ and on other tracks he dabbles with hip hop rhythms, funk and soul grooves, but his retention of a mostly acoustic context means that “The Survivor” will appeal to both straight ahead and contemporary jazz listeners.

DONALD HARRISON              Free Style                NHCD2059
Former Jazz Messenger Donald Harrison delivers a potent slice of contemporary Jazz. The leaders fervent alto sax is featured in both trio and quartet settings and mixes original compositions with tracks by Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Tony Williams.

BRIAN LYNCH                  24/7                     NHCD2055
Trumpeter and former Jazz Messenger Brian Lynch first recording for Nagel Heyer is a dynamic blend of original compositions and material by Jimmy Webb, King Oliver and The Isley Brothers. Performed by a working band, it mixes fiery hardbop with lyrical moments and features Miguel Zenon, a rising star of the alto saxophone.

FULL HOUSE                  Champagne Taste            NHCD2058
“Full House” finds trumpeter Jim Rotondi and (electric) pianist David Hazeltine leading a quintet recorded live in New York. Although drawing on the leaders hard bop roots it also explores a contemporary groove feel with an occasional nod to the funky early 70’s.

LAURENT DE WILDE              Organics                 NTCD357
This recording by the French keyboard player Laurent De Wilde blends jazz and electronica in an exciting using programming, bass, sax and drums.

CHRISTIAN ESCOUDE              Ma Ya Ya                 NTCD365
Christian Escoudé is one of Belgium’s finest jazz guitarists and a leading player throughout mainland Europe. This new album, his first in 6 years, features his own compositions and it showcases his style of playing that has a clear line to Django Reinhardt but with a contemporary edge to his more provocative work.

RALPH SUTTON     It's So Nice It Must Be Illegal!             NHCD094
A superb live concert recording documenting the first ever meeting of stride piano master Ralph Sutton and drummer Michael Silva. Features swinging versions of music by (or associated with) Fats Waller, Willie “The Lion Smith” and Duke Ellington.

TWANA RHODES       Thru The Night                     NHCD2057
“Thru The Night” is the superb debut recording by singer / composer / arranger Twana Rhodes. Produced by Adam Holzman (ex–Miles Davis), it mixes jazz, pop and blues in a highly personal way.

JANICE HARRINGTON with the MAGIC KENN LENDING BLUES BAND                   NHCD1020
American born Janice Harrington is a superb Blues & Gospel singer who has been based in Europe since 1980. “Magic”, her new recording on Hamburg’s Nagel Heyer label, mixes Janice’s outstanding originals with material by Jimmy Reed and Magic Slim.

DAVID GIBSON               The Path To Delphi           CD                 NHCD2052
Trombonist David Gibson’s latest recording for Nagel heyer features nine of his own original compositions tinged with the essence of classic 60's era Blue Note recordings and informed by his modern sensibilities. He is ably supported by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and acclaimed trumpeter Randy Brecker.

RUTH YOUNG             This Is Always                      CD                 NHCD2051
This debut recording by vocalist Ruth Young is dedicated to the memory of trumpeter Chet Baker. Between 1973 and 1982, Ruth and Chet lived, travelled and worked together. Ruth is best known for the leading role that she played in Bruce Weber’s award winning documentary about Chet Baker, ‘Let’s Get Lost’. ‘This Is Always’ features saxophonist Herb Geller and vibes player Wolfgang Lackerschmidt, both of whom were frequent collaborators with Baker.

NAGEL HEYER - HYBRID SACD
VARIOUS ARTISTS               Tomorrow's Jazz Classics               SACD           NH1022
This Nagel Heyer Records 2005 compilation is a specially priced SACD in 5.1 surround sound, so Nagel Heyer music can now be appreciated in a sound quality never heard before. This hybrid multichannel SACD plays on all standard SACD and CD players. It contains more than 78 minutes of outstanding music with jazz greats including Marc Copland and Greg Osby, Donald Harrison, Claudio Roditi, Wycliffe Gordon, Brian Lynch and Miguel Zenon, Ken Peplowski and many others.

RODITI/IGNATZEK/RASSINFOSSE      Reflections      CD        NHCD2065
‘Reflections’ features chamber jazz from a top-notch trumpet-piano-bass trio - trumpeter-flugelhornist Claudio Roditi, pianist Klaus Ignatzek and basist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse. It is a trio of equals, with
all the musicians being inventive, melodic swingers performing music that plays to the head,
the heart and the feet.

LYNN SEATON TRIO     Puttin' On The Ritz      CD        NHCD099
Bassist Lynn Seaton and his trio combine their awareness of the history of jazz with a good groove, the ability to swing, dynamic improvisations, and adventurous harmonic sensibilities on a programme of classic jazz standards.

WOODSTORE QUINTET Feat. Tim Hagans   41st Parallel                          CD           NHCD2056
Blue Note recording artist Tim Hagans meets the Sardinian jazz group, the Woodstore Quintet, to an exciting recording of straightahead modern jazz originals. Singer Maria Pia De Vito joins the band for two tracks (including one composition by ColinTowns) which feature her immaculately phrased wordless vocals

ADAM HOLZMAN & BRAVE NEW WORLD     Jazz Rocket Science             CD           NHCD2060
‘Jazz Rocket Science’ features keyboardist Adam Holzman with Brave New World, his powerful downtown, fusion band. With a modern take on the 1970s fusion sound.

DAISUKE ABE                       On My Way Back Home                               CD           NHCD2061
“On My Way Back Home” is the sensational debut album from the young Japanese guitarist Daisuke Abe. A student at Berklee College of Music, he is now based in New York. For this recording as leader he brought together some of the hottest young jazz musicians in NYC, who perform nine of Daisuke Abe's original compositions: modern, contemporary jazz at its best.

MARC COPLAND & RANDY BRECKER Both / And CD NHCD2067
This superb new recording features pianist Marc Copland and trumpeter Randy Brecker, two players at the top of their game, and also longtime friends from the Philadelphia jazz scene. Joined by Ed Howard and Victor Lewis, the emphasis is on imaginative composing and a decidedly melodic approach, & is an undoubted success.

BENNY LACKNER TRIO Sign Of The Times CD NHCD2064
The Benny Lackner Trio is a groove-based group that incorporates modern elements like drum and bass and hip hop beats whilst remaining true to the piano trio concept. Their second Nagel Heyer CD mixes originals and intriguing “takes” on material by Prince, Bjork, Mal Waldron and George Gershwin.