CRISS CROSS

Chopin melodies used as a basis for jazz improvisation? In the wrong hands, the results could be truly catastrophic. Yet it's a notion with great appeal for celebrated Dutch piano marvel Peter Beets...

Peter Beets' fourth Criss Cross release features the pianist at the helm of a piano, guitar and bass trio. This novel configuration produces a rhythmically diverse take on American Popular Songbook...

On his debut album for Criss Cross, award-winning Dutch piano virtuoso Peter Beets links up with A-list American bass/drums pair Rodney Whitaker & Willie Jones III for a swinging, meaty program of...

Although he's recorded with such American jazz masters as Curtis Fuller and Jeff Hamilton, Dutch pianist Peter Beets is just starting to make a name for himself on the international scene. While the...

Peter Beets' first two Criss Cross CDs, "New York Trio" (CRC #1214) and "New York Trio, Page 2" (CRC #1237), gave the world notice of a new bop, ballads and blues virtuoso. The celebration continues...

Guitarist goes for the quintet setting, performing originals & standards w. Eric Alexander-sax, Steve Davis-trombone, Billy Drummond-drums & Larry Goldings-organ.1. Brain Dance 2. Chant 3. Means and...

Bernstein is reunited w. 2 of his favorite players, Larry Golding's & Bill Stewart, doing tender ballads, uptempo swingers & beyond.1. Metamorphosis 2. Sublime Indifference 3. Dragonfly 4. Who Can I...

New York guitarist Peter Bernstein has a focused, musical concept that features a pure tone and singing phrases. He chooses notes carefully and creates intelligent and interesting solos...

Pianist Bernstein leads burning quartet, w. Brad Mehldau (Joshua Redman)-piano, Christian McBride-bass, Gregory Hutchinson (Roy Hargrove)-drums.1. Blues for Bulgaria 2. Jet Stream 3. Jive Coffee 4...

Impressive young guitarist playing w. swing, logic, feeling and taste w. drummer Jimmy Cobb.1. This Could Be the Start of Something Big 2. Afterglow 3. Booker's Little Blues 4. Mr. Kenyatta 5. On a...

For his fourth Criss Cross leader date, alto saxophonist-composer David Binney convenes his primary New York working quartet of the 2000's (pianist Jacob Sacks, bassist Eivind Opsvik, and drummer Dan...

Binney,David Anacapa CD1. She Loves, Introduction 2. Golden Zone 3. Massive Humanity 4. Distant City 5. Anacapa 6. Waiting for the Blast 7. Imagination Sets Us Free 8. Heart Shaped Mind 9. Santo...