Keep Steppin' by Mike DiRubbo
On Keep Steppin', his Criss Cross debut, take-no-prisoners alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, a protege of Jackie McLean, explores a compelling program of modernist jazz standards and original music.
Pushing the proceedings are New York first-call rhythm section, pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist Dwayne Burno and drummer Joe Farnsworth, and firebrand trumpeter Jim Rotondi.
Tracklist
| 1. | Encounter | 8:15 |
| 2. | Introspection | 8:04 |
| 3. | Kepp Steppin' | 7:06 |
| 4. | The End Of A Love Affair | 9:05 |
| 5. | Sunset | 6:43 |
| 6. | Around The Way | 7:59 |
| 7. | Mike's Move | 4:47 |
| 8. | Solar | 4:34 |
| 9. | Bittersweet | 10:21 |
Credits
Mike DiRubbo (As)
Jim Rotondi (Tp)
Mike LeDonne (P)
Dwayne Burno (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.”