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This album is dedicated to the band’s great drummer Tony Reedus who passed away early 2009, who was very much involved in this project.\n“The album has a definite polish: Nils Winther's production is of a very high quality, and each of the four musicians plays with a distinctive and clear sound…..” (Jay Deshpande on Strike Up The Band SCCD31637  – AllAboutJazz)","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039678124266,"sku":"716043167920","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1555289-3297200.jpg?v=1778801640"},{"product_id":"strike-zone","title":"Strike Zone","description":"Strike Zone","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039680352490,"sku":"716043127726","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1555292-3296781.jpg?v=1778801777"},{"product_id":"shades-beyond","title":"Shades Beyond","description":"This is a sequel to Stryker’s highly successful nine-piece band Miles tribute “Shades of Miles” (SCCD 31480).  With a smaller ensemble (quintet) this time the music originally inspired by Miles Davis took on a life of its own. \n\tAbout “Shades of Miles” (SCCD 31480), Bob Protzman of St  Paul Pioneer Press wrote: “Even with the recent massive reissuing of Miles’ recordings form the late 1960s and early 70s, this is an album very much worth hearing.”\nAnd Derek Day of JazzReview, “A convincing record, one that breathes new life into a tried and tested formula…   ”","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039682613482,"sku":"716043155927","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/938500-3297077.jpg?v=1778801918"},{"product_id":"shades-of-miles","title":"Shades Of Miles","description":"Dave Stryker, who is ever striving to meet a new challenge, re-examines here on his 12th album on the label, the impact of Miles Davis’ music from the late 60s. Based on the sound and format of Miles’ “Bitches Brew” period, Stryker creates intriguing music of his own. \nIn the linernotes, renowned tenorman David Liebman comments,”…Dave Stryker and his band have created a wonderful and joyous palette of sound for you to enjoy with the ghost of the Prince of Darkness looming in the shadows. I could imagine Miles listening and voicing his approval of this recording. Enjoy!!”\nDave Stryker, who is ever striving to meet a new challenge, re-examines here on his 12th album on the label, the impact of Miles Davis’ music from the late 60s. Based on the sound and format of Miles’ “Bitches Brew” period, Stryker creates intriguing music of his own. \nIn the linernotes, renowned tenorman David Liebman comments,”…Dave Stryker and his band have created a wonderful and joyous palette of sound for you to enjoy with the ghost of the Prince of Darkness looming in the shadows. I could imagine Miles listening and voicing his approval of this recording. 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