Various Artists

With the 11th edition of their exemplary 'Spiritual Jazz' series, Jazzman focus in on one of the most significant and prolific European jazz record labels, SteepleChase. From 1972, the Copenhagen-based imprint has recorded and released music from some of the greatest names in jazz, including Dexter Gordon, Andrew Hill, Jackie McLean, Horace Parlan, Chet Baker and Stan Getz.

This compilation features some of the more in demand tunes from the catalogue from the likes of Billy Gault, Johnny Dyani and Khan Jamal and unearthing deep cuts from greats like Jackie McLean and Mary Lou Williams - essential!

ARTISTS & TRACKS

• 01. Mary Lou WIlliams – Ode to Saint Cecile
• 02. Billy Gault – The Time of this World is at Hand
• 03. Sam Jones Quintet– Jean Marie
• 04. Rene McLean Sextet – Aida
• 05. Jim McNeely Quintet – Tipe Tizwe
• 06. Johnny Dyani with John Tchicai & Dudu Pukwana – Magwaza
• 07. Jackie McLean & Michael Carvin – De I Comahlee Ah
• 08. Ken McIntyre Sextet – Miss Priss
• 09. Khan Jamal Quartet – Dark Warrior
• 10. Michael Carvin – Naima