CRISS CROSS

For his ninth Criss Cross session as a leader, trumpet sensation John Swana makes the scene again with several of his peers from the city of Brotherly Love for a follow-up to 2001's "Philly Gumbo"...

One of the supreme trumpeters of the current generation, Swana has developed his voice over the course of a string of previous Criss Cross releases. On this, his 7th Criss Cross album, he is once...

This CD features the pariing of two hot trumpeters, the young veterans Joe Magnarelli (from New York) and John Swana (from Philly) in a buring sextet date that also features the swining tenor sax of...

For his tenth Criss Cross date as a leader, trumpeter John Swana presents his first twin-tenor sextet. Swana, tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist...

John Swana-trumpet & fluegel horn, Chris Potter-sax & flute, Steve Giordano-guitar, Dave Posmontier-organ, Billy Drummond-drums.1. Litha 2. Trish 3. September in the Rain 4. Autumn Landscape 5. When...

This sextet is an all-star group with Eric Alexander-saxophone, Steve Davis-trombone, Kenny Barron-piano, Peter Washington-bass, Kenny Washington-drums.1. Lonely Ones 2. Barron 3. Teeko 4. Martha 5...

Trumpet/flugelhorn player's quintet w. Billy Pierce, Benny Green, Peter Washington, Kenny Washington, recorded December 28, 1990.1. Good Sneakers 2. Gert's Lounge 3. La Villa 4. Fall 5. Three Little...

Trumpet/flugelhorn player is joined by Tom Harrell, Billy Pierce, Mulgrew Miller, Ira Coleman, Billy Drummond, recorded December 15, 1991.1. Oleo 2. Before You 3. Darn That Dream 4. Out of My Dreams...

Thirteen years and seven recordings after beginning his association with Criss Cross, John Swana presents his first album as the sole front-line horn. Spurred by an ace rhythm section comprising...

On his 6th Criss Cross date, Philadelphia-bred trumpeter guides a swinging quintet through a program of originals & standards; it showcases his writing & offers sophisticated bop, a basic blues &...

3 tenor saxophonists engage in a friendly duel once again, feat. Eric Alexander, Ralph LeLama & Tad Shull performing soulful blues, ballads & fiery hard bop, backed up by Rhyne's trio, inc. Peter...

Three tenor men from NYC, Eric Alexander, Ralph LaLama & Tad Shull are joined by the Melvin Rhyne Trio w. Melvin Rhyne-organ, Peter Bernstein-guitar & Kenny Washington-drums.1. Tell It Like It Is 2...