Michael Eckroth; Ron McClure; Steve Johns
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Release Date: 18 September 2026
Label: Steeplechase
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043400928
Genres: Jazz Swing Jazz
Description
Grammy-nominated pianist/composer Michael Eckroth makes his long awaited SteepleChase debut as a leader with Contrafacto, joined by veteran bassist Ron McClure and dynamic drummer Steve Johns. Long recognized on the label as a versatile sideman, Eckroth steps forward with a program that highlights his refined touch, modern harmonic sense, and deep grounding in the jazz tradition. The trio explores originals and reimagined forms with clarity, swing, and understated fire, allowing Eckroth's melodic imagination to unfold in conversation with McClure's seasoned authority and Johns's responsive drive. Contrafacto introduces a mature, distinctive pianist whose writing and improvising balance structural elegance with spontaneity, marking a compelling new chapter in the SteepleChase piano trio lineage.
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