On Hazeltine's second quintet session for Criss Cross, he takes on the challenge of writing for the contrasting textures of the trombone-alto saxophone front line - Steve Davis & Jim Snidero - a pairing virtually without precedent in the jazz canon. Propelled by bassist Nat Reeves & drummer Tony Reedus, the date swings madly, while David contributes the beautiful color-voicings & lucid, cool-fire improvising we've been accustomed to. Features Dutch guitar great Jesse Van Ruller, winner of the Thelonius Monk Competition.
On Hazeltine's second quintet session for Criss Cross, he takes on the challenge of writing for the contrasting textures of the trombone-alto saxophone front line - Steve Davis & Jim Snidero - a pairing virtually without precedent in the jazz canon. Propelled by bassist Nat Reeves & drummer Tony Reedus, the date swings madly, while David contributes the beautiful color-voicings & lucid, cool-fire improvising we've been accustomed to. Features Dutch guitar great Jesse Van Ruller, winner of the Thelonius Monk Competition.