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Digitally recorded by Rudy Van Gelder.

Here's a winning combination - take the music of Tadd Dameron, the definitive composer of the bebop era, and have it played by a superb piano trio led by pianist Tardo Hammer, one of the foremost... more

The "underground king of New York bebop piano" makes his return. Here, Hammer continues to spin out elegant, swinging lines on such bop classics as Bud Powell's "John's Abbey" & Sonny Clark's... more

John Marshall (trumpet), Tardo Hammer (piano), Ralph Lalama (tenor sax), John Webber (bass), Tom Melito (drums). Recorded June 10, 1988, at Rudy Van Gelder Studios. Tracks are: "Kiss & Tell", "Samba... more

The Underground King of New York Bebop Piano, Tardo Hammer, is back with his third trio date for Sharp Nine. Joining him are bass stalwart Dennis Irwin and old-school drummer Jimmy Wormworth.... more

Beautifully realized piano trio in the Bud Powell, Barry Harris tradition - it's an outstanding Rudy Van Gelder recording of a very swinging, blues inflected date.

Grant Stewart, whose 2007 debut (In the Still of the Night) garnered rave reviews, returns for his sophomore Sharp Nine session with "Young at Heart" - another outstanding quartet affair. Supported... more

Debut album from all-star group that plays very progressive West Coast style charts, led by alto sax/flute player D'Angelo, joined by Andy Fusco, Walt Weiskopf, Steve Marcus, Jack Stuckey, Joel... more

Jazz cornetist Warren Vache performs his hand-picked set of ballads as only he can with great emotion and respect for the melody; Houston Person on tenor sax.

Grant Stewart's first two Sharp Nine releases opened the ears of many jazz fans who were won over by his tremendous sound, technical facility and never-ending flow of musical ideas. These attributes... more

Grant Stewart is as dominating a tenor saxophonist as exists on the straight ahead jazz scene. The thirty-five year old native of Toronto, Canada came to New York City in 1990 and has become a... more

The Warren Vache and John Allred Quintet live in Bern, Switzerland at Marians Jazzroom "this is a gem that is high art and sheer joy to listen to. This is serious playing" Ed Berger