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Since his first appearance on record (Randy Brecker's album, In the Idiom), pianist David Kikoski has demonstrated an infinite capacity to swing, a rare sensitivity as a ballad interpreter and... more

On his eighth Criss Cross leader date, Wycliffe Gordon (awarded 2012 Trombonist of the Year by both the DownBeat Critics Poll and the Jazz Journalists' Asssociation) distills his exhaustive knowledge... more

Guitarist Lage Lund made his first Criss Cross leader debut in 2008 with the brilliant Early Songs (CRC 1307). Paring down from a quintet to quartet, he returns with Unlikely Stories, a vibrant set... more

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

Considered one of the finest and most individualistic alto saxophonists and composers on the jazz scene, David Binney continues his ascending artistic evolution with Barefooted Town. Joined by rising... more

Reuniting for their third outing under the Reeds and Deeds banner, tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart lock horns once morein a spirit of mutual admiration. While their collaborative... more

With Generations, his eighth Criss Cross outing as a leader, trumpeter Alex Sipiagin honors the legacy of the great Woody Shaw, with five stellar pieces from Shaw's repertoire and balancing the... more

No New York area organist of the present day is more in demand than Gary Versace, who makes his Criss Cross debut with a quartet comprised of Criss Cross Label veterans: tenor saxophonist Donny... more

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... more

It's been ten years now since Jesse Van Ruller won the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition (the first European artist to do so), and yet audiences have yet to fully appreciate his immense talents. Criss... more

Rightfully acknowledged as an accomplished musician who has translated John Coltrane's harmonics and spiritual intensity to the alto saxophone, Mike DiRubbo brings US the hard bop-inflected "Human... more

On his Criss Cross debut, take-no-prisoners alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, a protege of Jackie McLean, explores a compelling program of modernist jazz standards and original music. Pushing the... more

Album pairs 2 stylistically different tenor players on a program of 9 iconic ballads, feat. Kevin Hays, Larry Grenadier & Billy Drummond.

The Criss Cross debut of tenor sax players features pianist Bruce Barth, bassist Peter Washington & bassist Billy Drummond, playing originals & standards.

Wes Montgomery chose Rhyne for the B3 organ position in his Trio - his light, immense drive & intelligently built lines are backed up by Eric Alexander, Ryan Kisor, Peter Bernstein & Kenny Washington.

Swinging, hefty-toned tenor saxman tackles the pianoless tenor-guitar format, mixing brushfire tempos w. heartfelt ballads, feat. Peter Bernstein-guitar, Peter Washington-bass & Kenny... more

Tenor saxophonist's trio w. Hod O'Brien on piano and Jacques Schols on bass, recorded Oct. 4 & 10, 1987.

One of the most virtuosic and emotive voices of contemporary jazz violin, rising star Zach Brock has drawn praise from a wide cohort of fellow musicians and critics for his musical acumen. Having... more

For his 4th Criss Cross album, trombonist Steve Davis has created a fresh, effective forum for presenting his instrument & compositions - vibist Steve Nelson & guitarist Peter Bernstein join Steve in... more

Tenor saxophonist's quartet w. James Williams on piano, Christian McBride on bass and Elvin Jones on drums, recorded December 16, 1991.