Iron Man by Jim Rotondi
On his sixth session as a leader for Criss Cross Jazz, One For All trumpeter Jim Rotondi pushes the hard bop envelope, broadening the music's horizons with a new quintet that utilizes veteran vibraphonist Steve Nelson in place of the usual piano, giving the group a more open expansive sound.
The band, which also features tenor great Jimmy Greene in the front line and the powerful rhythm team of bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Bill Stewart, digs in on a program evenly balanced between the leader's four fine compositions (including the title track, a dedication to pianist Harold Mabern based on the chord changes of Tune Up) and one each by Greene, James Williams, George Gershwin, and Neal Hefti.
Tracklist
| 1. | Iron Man | 5:37 |
| 2. | ChouChou | 7:53 |
| 3. | For My Nephews | 7:05 |
| 4. | Embraceable You | 6:26 |
| 5. | Digit | 7:21 |
| 6. | Repetition | 8:56 |
| 7. | Mr. Craignos | 8:48 |
| 8. | Power | 8:34 |
Credits
Jim Rotondi (Tp / Flh)
Jimmy Greene (Ts / Ss)
Steve Nelson (Vib)
Doug Weiss (B)
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.”