Steppin' Zone by Alex Sipiagin
This may be Alex Sipiagin's debut recording, but the Russian trumpet virtuoso is a fixture in New York's hardcore jazz community.
Familiar to Criss Cross listeners through sideman work with trombonist Conrad Herwig, his long-time partner in the Mingus orchestra, Sipiagin gathers here young tenor giant Chris Potter and A-list rhythm men David Kikoski (piano), Scott Colley (bass) and Jeff 'Tain' Watts (drums) for a session marked by on-the-edge improvising tempered by authoritative knowledge.
Tracklist
| 1. | Catalyst (take1) | 5:20 |
| 2. | Room 28 | 7:58 |
| 3. | Steppin' Zone | 8:23 |
| 4. | Spacing | 11:15 |
| 5. | Missouri Uncompromised | 8:17 |
| 6. | Moonstone | 6:44 |
| 7. | Conception | 8:41 |
| 8. | Catalyst (take2) | 4:52 |
Credits
Alex Sipiagin (Tp / Flh)
Chris Potter (Ts)
David Kikoski (P)
Scott Colley (B)
Jeff 'Tain' Watts (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.”