Circles by Jesse van Ruller
Award-winning Dutch guitarist Jesse Van Ruller changes gears on his second Criss Cross outing, fronting a stellar quartet with Seamus Blake on tenor sax, Sam Yahel on organ, and drummer Bill Stewart.
The previous year's Here and There focused mainly on standards and classic jazz vehicles. In contrast, Circles showcases the leader's compositional talents first and foremost. In addition to six varied Van Ruller originals and one by tenorman Seamus Blake, the group offers a ballad reading of "Gone with the Wind".
With his crisp tone, fluid phrasing, and vibrant imagination, Van Ruller continues to stake his claim as one of the globe's most promising straightahead jazz stylists.
Tracklist
| 1. | One | 6:26 |
| 2. | Circles | 8:56 |
| 3. | Here Comes The Sun | 6:48 |
| 4. | Black Dahlia | 7:10 |
| 5. | 33 Waltz | 6:31 |
| 6. | Zoab | 7:23 |
| 7. | Gone With The Wind | 7:13 |
| 8. | Secret Champ | 8:29 |
Credits
Jesse van Ruller (G)
Seamus Blake (Ts)
Sam Yahel (Hammond B3)
Bill Stewart (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.”