New York-based trumpeter plays w. fire & authenticity; his tunes on this debut represent the essence of modern mainstream jazz, feat. Eric Alexander, Larry Goldings, Dwayne Burno, Billy Drummond. (Previously deleted 4/1/12. Original release date: 3/18/97)

Wes Montgomery's favorite organ player w. Joshua Redman-sax, Peter Bernstein-gtr & Kenny Washington-dms, a hard swinging session.

N.Y. drummer shows his striking versatility in a quartet setting feat. Ron Blake-sax, Dave Stryker-guitar, Ritchie Goods-bass, Ron McBee-percuussion.

3 tenor saxophonists engage in a friendly duel once again, feat. Eric Alexander, Ralph LeLama & Tad Shull performing soulful blues, ballads & fiery hard bop, backed up by Rhyne's trio, inc. Peter Bernstein & Kenny Washington.

Bernstein is reunited w. 2 of his favorite players, Larry Golding's & Bill Stewart, doing tender ballads, uptempo swingers & beyond.

Recorded December 22, 1991, tenor saxophonist's qu Kenny Barron, Dennis Irwin, Kenny Washington.

Inspired writing, and arranging from stunning tenor player, truly masterful playing, w. alto, trombone and excellent rhythm section.

Hitting his stride as one of the finest trumpeters of his generation, Kisor's 3rd Criss Cross date opts for a bit more adventurous stance. The piano-less group gets a boost with the addition of famous tenor player Chris Potter to the front line, along with bassist James Genus & drummer Gene Jackson. Via a set of crafty originals & well-chosen standards, they deliver a contemporary message full of the kind of daring creativity that Kisor & Potter are quickly becoming known for.

Composer Jonny King-piano (Joshua Redman, Bobby Watson, Ralph Moore) Mark Turner-ts, Vincent Herring-as & ss, Ira Coleman-bass, Billy Drummond-drums.

Pianist Kikoski returns to a piano trio setting for a collection of provocative, often unconventional, original compositions; features bassist John Patitucci & drummer Jeff "Twain" Watts.

Not one to be typecast by a decidedly mainstream background that included stints with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orch., Wycliffe shows more sides to a versatility first hinted at by the the sounds of his album "The Gospel Truth". This new work finds his trombone in a number of settings, from funk to Ellington & even an impressive solo display. Joining him is Ryan Kisor, Victor Goines & Herb Harris.

Pianist's trio with Buster Williams on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums, recorded December 29, 1988 and January 2, 1989.

Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli's fourth Criss Cross CD as a leader features a half dozen original compositions covering a rich range of styles - blues, bebop, samba, and more, plus a pair of standards. Joining Joe is an all-star ensemble featuring some of today's top talents: alto saxophonist Jim Snidero, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist John Webber & drummer Tony Reedus.

Recorded May 19 & 20, 1992, trio w. Tom Harrell, Van de Geyn, and Michael Herr.

Alto saxophonist's quintet w. Brian Lynch, Benny Green, Peter Washington, and Jeff "Tain" Watts, recorded December 24, 1987.

Third in series of three with Tom Harrell-trumpet.

It's been a long haul for this all-star sextet, who has worked as a unit since 1995, and have steadily expanded their collective scope; after working together under a variety of leaders on previous Criss Cross dates by Steve Davis, Eric Alexander, Jim Rotondi & Joe Farnsworth, they present their most ambitious offering yet.

Gary Smulyan performs with the sax section of the Mel Lewis Orchestra arranged & conducted by Bob Belden, with Kenny Washington-drums.

Guitarist's trio w. Tom Harrell on flugelhorn, Hen Van de Geyn on bass, recorded Oct. 19, 1990.

Vibes player's quartet w. Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Tony Reedus on drums, recorded December 30, 1987, and October 11, 1989.

Surrounded by his colleagues from the notorious sextet collective One for All (Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine & others), trumpeter/flugelhornist reaffirms his charter membership in the no-holds-barred society of improvisers.

Trombonist makes his Criss Cross debut with a sextet of like-minded associates, as well as blues singer Carrie Smith, present an expressive program mirroring black church liturgy that eliminates all barriers between the sacred and the secular.

Hammond B3 organist presents his 6th Criss Cross album, once again in the company of Peter Bernstein, Kenny Washington & Eric Alexander - together they serve up savory grooves, freely moving between the blues & bebop, with a few originals thrown in.

On his leader debut after a decade of paying his dues, tenor saxophonist Karn shows he's more than ready for prime time, framing his huge sound, clever lines & forceful swing with an A-list ensemble, inc. Peter Bernstein, David Hazeltine, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson.

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