Bassist Steve LaSpina has been contributing his phenomenal musicianship both as performer and composer to this label since the late 90s. Since his debut album SCCD 31313 New Horizon SteepleChase has been LaSpina’s main outlet for his marvelous compositions. This is his 12th leader album, which explores some of his old tunes as well as new works, giving us a rare opportunity of experiencing how original compositions in jazz develop after decades of live performance on stage. "(SCCD 31376 When I'm Alone) is a thoughtful and invigorating set ... LaSpina refuses to hog the limelight and turns in an exemplary team performance. His only apparent indulgence - to feature seven of his own tunes - turn out to be one of the session's key strengths. This intelligent and inventive session is warmly recommended." (Richard Palmer - Jazz Journal International) “Bassist Steve LaSpina is a marvellously gifted player, a superb accompanist and a lyrically inventive soloist. … As demonstrated here, LaSpina is also a composer and leader willing to focus on nuance and subtlety - dare one say, musicality! - rather than displays of in-your-face technical bravado …” (Chuck Berg - JazzTimes)