Human Spirit by Mike di Rubbo
Rightfully acknowledged as an accomplished musician who has translated John Coltrane's harmonics and spiritual intensity to the alto saxophone, Mike DiRubbo brings us the hard bop-inflected Human Spirit, his sophomore effort for Criss Cross.
Featuring Jim Rotondi on trumpet, David Hazeltine on piano, with bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, the set includes originals by DiRubbo and Rotondi along with classics by Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, and Henri Mancini.
Tracklist
| 1. | Transfer | 6:20 |
| 2. | Moon River | 8:15 |
| 3. | Human Spirit | 7:13 |
| 4. | Minor March | 6:52 |
| 5. | North Shore Reflections | 8:03 |
| 6. | Bossa For Baby | 6:41 |
| 7. | Throwback | 8:53 |
| 8. | Down | 8:14 |
Credits
Mike DiRubbo (As)
Jim Rotondi (Tp / Flh)
David Hazeltine (P)
Peter Washington (B)
Joe Farnsworth (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.”