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

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

Alto saxophonist's debut album presents him in a quintet setting, performing straight-ahead jazz originals & standards, feat. Steve Davis, Bruce Barth, Nat Reeves & Carl Allen.

During his 13-year association with Criss Cross, which includes six prior leader dates and another five with the nonpareil hard bop collective One for All, trumpeter Jim Rotondi has consistently... more

For his fourth Criss Cross outing as a leader, trumpeter Jim Rotondi has chosen the two-horns-plus rhythm format, presenting a program of compositions by Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, Jimmy Rowles,... more

Trombonist has impeccable chops, an unfailing swing ability & innate musicality - he is in a sextet setting w. Eric Alexander, Harold Mabern, Joe Farnsworth, Mike DiRubbo & Nat Reeves.

Within the small circle of modern jazz trombonists, few would argue that Steve Davis stands apart from the crowd, not only as a singular instumental voice but also as a gifted composer. With Systems... 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

Trombonist's debut as a leader (veteran of Blakey's Messengers & Jackie McLean), feat. Eric Alexander-sax, Mike DiRubbo-sax, Bruce Barth-piano, Ugonna Okegwo-bass, Eric McPherson-drums.

The debut recording from drummer Wuepper features an all-star line-up of New York musicians, including Eric Alexander, Ryan Kisor, Mike Diriabbo, Mike LeDonne & John Webber. The three horns front... more