Stephen Riley’s acclaimed previous release SCCD 31850 Hold ‘em Joe was following Sonny Rollins’ pioneering tenor trio format. Here on his new disc Riley draws his inspiration from Rollins piano-less quartet with cornetist Don Cherry from the 60s. With ace trumpeter Joe Magnarelli as his side kick Riley initiates a new fertile ground for jazz’s old and new expression.
“No matter what group Riley puts together for a record date, he merits top marks every time”.
(Ken Dryden – NYC Jazz Records on SCCD 31850 “Hold ‘em Joe”)
“Riley is a singular talent, not least for his twists on the standard repertory, and this is well up to scratch”.
(Ronald Atkins – Jazz Journal on SCCD 31850)
