Views by Jesse van Ruller
It's been ten years now since Jesse Van Ruller won the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition (the first European artist to do so) and yet audiences have yet to fully appreciate his immense talents.
On his third Criss Cross date, Van Ruller really comes into his own as a unique composer and guitarist on a session composed entirely of originals and featuring Seamus Blake, tenor sax; Sam Yahel, Hammond B3 organ; and Bill Stewart, drums; the same gentlemen who helped make Circles such a critical success.
Tracklist
| 1. | Silk Rush | 5:21 |
| 2. | Super Dry | 8:07 |
| 3. | Holistic | 6:13 |
| 4. | Sway | 6:39 |
| 5. | Amsterdam | 9:04 |
| 6. | Gladiator Glamour | 4:10 |
| 7. | Tear Jam | 5:59 |
| 8. | Strung Out | 4:37 |
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.”