Criss Cross Jazz new releases May 2006

Here are the new Criss Cross Jazz releases for May 2006
to be available around May 15, 2006. All details can be
found on the website:
        https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/

CRISS 1278 CD   WYCLIFFE GORDON QUINTET - CONE'S COUP -

Wycliffe Gordon's sixth effort for Criss Cross features the trombonist
with the biggest sound around in a program comprised predominantly
of original blues.

Gordon demonstrates his mastery of that most versatile African American art
form, playing slow, fast, sad, reverent and raucous variations, accompanied
by his regular working trio with Jazz Messengers alumnus Johnny O'Neal at
the piano and the New Orleans rhythm team of bassist Reginald Veal, and
drummer Herlin Riley.

Joining the quartet, making his Criss Cross debut, is Muskegon Heights,
Michigan tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard, whose deep dark soulful tone
perfectly complements the similarly endowed leader.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1278.html


CRISS 1279 CD   JIMMY GREENE QUARTET / QUINTET - TRUE LIFE STORIES -

On his third Criss Cross date, tenor saxophonist Jimmy Greene presents a
recital of originals and standards as Evidence and My Ideal, with a band
of young veteran New York A-listers -- Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Xavier
Davis (piano), Reuben Rogers (bass), and Eric Harland (drums).

Mixing an individual harmonic palette with an up-to-the-second rhythmic
sensibility and an open mind, Greene and company produce a worthy followup
to 2004's Forever, a strong quartet session with Jeff "Tain" Watts.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1279.html


CRISS 1280 CD   JOE MAGNARELLI QUARTET - HOOP DREAMS -

Quartet records with trumpet as a lead voice are rare and only the most
skilled improvisers can tackle such a challenge.

In the tradition of iconic masterpieces as Lee Morgan's Candy or Kenny
Dorham's Quiet Kenny, Joe Magnarelli leads a quartet with pianist Gary
Versace, bassist Paul Gill, and drummer Anthony Reedus through a diverse
set that includes three Monk classics.

Guitarist Peter Bernstein adds additional color on a few tracks,
contributing to Magnarelli's most mature statement to date.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1280.html


CRISS 1281 CD   DANNY GRISSETT TRIO - PROMISE -

For his debut recording, Los Angeles-born pianist Danny Grissett, who played
frequently in 2004-05 with such artists as Vincent Herring, Tom Harrell and
Nicholas Payton displays his mastery of the piano trio function.

Joined by Vicente Archer (bass), his frequent partner in Payton's quartet,
and drummer Kendrick Scott, best known for his work with Terence Blanchard
in recent years, Grissett uncorks a polished set of standards (Autumn Nocturne,
Everything Happens To Me, Moment's Notice, You Must Believe in Spring) and
well-wrought originals.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1281.html


CRISS 1282 CD   STEVE DAVIS QUARTET / QUINTET - UPDATE -

The latest from Steve Davis follows up his previous date of all original
material with a rewarding program comprised of some seldom heard gems
from the modern jazz canon.

The last of the Jazz Messenger trombonists shows off his pristine tone
and flawless articulation on melodic masterworks from the pens of Wayne
Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Ellington/Strayhorn,
Henri Mancini, and Ray Drummond, along with a new original dedicated to
special guest Roy Hargrove.

Criss Cross regular, guitarist Peter Bernstein shares front line duties,
while the rhythm section with Anthony Wonsey (piano), Nat Reeves (bass)
and drummer Joe Farnsworth keeps things swinging.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1282.html