In 1974 SteepleChase released Perceptions SCCD 31022 by pianist Connie Crothers (1941- 2016) who was one of the prominent students of legendary Lennie Tristano. Now, 50 years later SteepleChase is proud to present Crothers' mentees jazz pianist/free improviser/singer Caroll Leibowitz and alto saxophonist Nick Lyons in tandem inviting us to their unique soundscape that encompasses the past, present and future of jazz. "... almost telepathic... hypnotically engaging..." (Roger Farbey - All About Jazz on Liebowitz-Lyons previous release)

Mental Images

Coltrane Revisited

Mystic Life

Mostly Music

Cooper Ridge

Bassist/composer/arranger/ Paul Brusger displays his formidable talent on 'Waiting for the Next Trane', with his dream quartet comprising of Gary Smulyan (baritone sax), Mike LeDonne (piano) and the legendary Louis Hayes (drums). Brusger is one of the most sought-after bassists in the New York jazz scene, known for his rock-solid time and his penchant for hard-bop tradition - along with his past as a professional baseball player. Personnel: Paul Brusger (bass), Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone), Mike LeDonne (piano), Louis Hayes (drums).

Camaraderie

Throughout

Awakening

Time Was

Clean Spring

A Sax Supreme

Lonely City

Magic Mystery Moon