Aliso by David Binney
For his fourth Criss Cross leader date, alto saxophonist-composer David Binney convenes his primary New York working quartet of the 00s (pianist Jacob Sacks, bassist Eivind Opsvik and drummer Dan Weiss), adds to the mix guitar hero Wayne Krantz, with whom he works frequently in an electronica-oriented group, and augments the proceedings with several appearances by British pianist-composer John Escreet, a frequent partner in recent years.
The leader plays with deep emotion and the concision of an old master; it's as strong a date as any in Binney's now sizable discography.
Tracklist
| 1. | Aliso | 7:58 |
| 2. | A Day In Music | 7:57 |
| 3. | Toy Tune | 8:54 |
| 4. | Strata | 9:16 |
| 5. | Teru | 5:02 |
| 6. | Fuchsia Swing Song | 6:31 |
| 7. | Bar Life | 5:59 |
| 8. | Think Of One | 7:47 |
| 9. | Africa | 13:59 |
Credits
David Binney (As)
Wayne Krantz (G)
Jacob Sacks (P)
John Escreet (P) [1,7,9]
Eivind Opsvik (B)
Dan Weiss (D)
License
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Criss Cross Records captures the aesthetic essence of cutting-edge hardcore New York jazz more consistently than any other label on 420+ albums recorded.. Founder Gerry Teekens (1935-2019), a linguistics professor by day and a semi-professional drummer by night, was a connoisseur of groove -- he operated by the motto, “If you have a great band, but not a great drummer, forget it.”