For Ralph Bowen's fourth date he returns to the organ combo format that made 2002's Soul Proprietor a significant departure and to the tenor saxophonist's catalog. Returning from that session are... more

On his third session for the label since his Criss Cross debut in 1992, tenor saxophonist Ralph Bowen takes a giant step forward with "Keep the Change," a bristling quintet date with trumpeter Ryan... more

On his first Criss Cross date since 1992, tenor sax master Ralph Bowen tackles the inspiriting organ-and-horns function with masterful aplomb, imparting clever re-harmonizing and rhythmic... more

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

While addressing such themes as intolerance, hate and prejudice, composer Anthony Branker's "Uppity" strives to remind US of the power and resiliency of the human spirit as we continue the struggle... more

Inspired by the desire to infuse his compositions with the spirit and sensibility of dance, Anthony Branker here gathers an A-list of modern jazz masters and applies his own brand of fire and... more

Winner in the International Thelonius Monk Competition in 1999 presents his 4th recording as a leader for Criss Cross, with a band made up of creative improvisers like Nasheet Walt's, Reid Anderson,... more

23-year old pianist showcases his original compositions w. a world-class unit feat. Ralph Bowen, Tim Warfield, Antonio Hart, Avishai Cohen & others.

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With a unique combination of depth and accessibility, Branker is able to put forth a jazz perspective steeped in soulful optimism. - All About Jazz. Composer and Princeton Professor Anthony Branker... more

For his 3rd Origin recording, composer and Princeton professor Anthony Branker features his quartet, Word Play, in a set of original compositions that seek to emphasize the interactions and... more

Founded in 2004, "Ascent" is a Jazz collective dedicated to the performance of original new music by Anthony Branker. The music on Blessings was composed during a residency at the Estonian Academy of... more

Orrin Evans' sixth date as a leader for Criss Cross reunites the award-winning pianist and composer with his mentor and longtime colleague, saxophonist Ralph Bowen. The quartet session introduces... more

Pianist Orrin Evans presents a trio session of originals & standards feat. bassist Rodney Whitaker & drummer Ralph Peterson; saxophonists Ralph Bowen & Sam Newsome guest on a few tracks.