Criss Cross Jazz new releases May 2013

Here are the new Criss Cross Jazz releases for May 2013, which will
be available around May 21. All details can be found on the website:

         https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/


CRISS 1357 CD    LUIS PERDOMO TRIO - LINKS -

The highly sought after New York based pianist-composer continues his
musical journey with Links. This high octane CD brings together three
musicians with whom pianist Luis Perdomo has long standing musical
relationships.

Bassist Dwayne Burno and Luis began playing together, soon after Luis'
arrival in New York City by way of Caracas.
Drummer Rodney Green often pairs up with Luis in a variety of ensembles,
most notably on Joe Sanders' Criss Cross release Introducing Joe Sanders
(Criss 1344 CD).
Last but not least, Perdomo has been an integral part of the groundbreaking
quartet led by saxophonist Miguel Zenon for the last 14 years.

Together these four masters bring to life a program consisting of music
deeply associated with Perdomo's career. Compositions were contributed
by each member of the band, combined with pieces penned by artists very
dear to him: Maestro Gerry Weil, Luis first piano teacher from the
inception of his life as a pianist, Harold Danko and Sir Roland Hanna,
Perdomos teachers throughout his pivotal college years, one piece by
Luis wife, the bassist Mimi Jones also known as Miriam Sullivan, and
two compositions by Woody Shaw and Elvin Jones.

This CD is a must listen that will leave you wanting to hear more
collaborations from this quartet, as well as future projects from this
consummate and accomplished pianist, who has become very influential
in recent years.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1357.html


CRISS 1358 CD   DAVID BINNEY QUARTET - LIFTED LAND -

Lifted Land, David Binney's sixth recording for Criss Cross, is also his
third wholly original program for the label (after Cities and Desire
(Criss 1285 CD)  and Barefooted Town (Criss 1335 CD)).

One of the most gripping and distinctive alto players and composers
of his generation, Binney leads a powerfully expressive quartet with
longtime allies Craig Taborn on piano and Eivind Opsvik on bass.
Drummer Tyshawn Sorey, an acclaimed leader and composer in his own right,
makes his first Criss Cross appearance here, in place of Binneys go-to
drummer for previous releases, Dan Weiss.

Binney's tunes are anthemic, evocative, highly precise and finely crafted
and yet prepared to venture into the freest abstract terrain. Highlights
include the hopeful lyricism of The Road To Your House, the dynamic
intensity of Curious About Texas, and the segues from structured themes
to avant-gardish exploration on Losing The Central Valley, and the nearly
19 minute As Snow Before a Summer Sun.
Always alert to his bandmates' every move, Binney offers one of the most
ambitious and surprise-filled sessions of his career.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1358.html


CRISS 1359 CD   ORRIN EVANS TRIO - "... IT WAS BEAUTY" -

With  ... It Was Beauty, pianist Orrin Evans presents his seventh
Criss Cross leader date, returning to the label for the first time
since 2005.

The title tells the story: On a reflective, immensely satisfying
ten-piece program comprising mainly originals, the 36-year-old Evans --
joined by bass titan Eric Revis and master drummer Donald Edwards,
both partners of long standing -- lays with old soul focus, presenting
a deeply personal vision that privileges notions of dynamic contrast,
immediately identifiable tonal identity, meaty harmonies, tension and
release, and three-way conversation.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1359.html


CRISS 1360 CD   LAGE LUND QUARTET - FOOLHARDY -

On his third leader release for Criss Cross, guitarist Lage Lund
returns to the quartet format that he navigated on the brilliant
2010 release Unlikely Stories (Criss 1321  CD), recruiting young
piano giant Aaron Parks to join world-class bass-drum partners
Ben Street and Bill Stewart.

It's another triumph for the 2005 Thelonious Monk Guitar Competition
winner, who puts his lovely tone to work on a program of six originals
and three off-the beaten track covers marked by informed harmonic
dialogue, keen attention to melody, and an endless will to swing.

https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1360.html