Magnarelli,Joe Hoop Dreams CD

Quartet albums with trumpet as a lead voice are rare and only the most skilled improvisers can tackle such a challenge. In the tradition of iconic masterpieces as Lee Morgan's "Candy" or Kenny Dorham's "Quiet Kenny," Joe Magnarelli leads a quartet with pianist Gary Versace, bassist Paul Gill, and drummer Anthony Reedus through a diverse set that includes three Monk classics. Guitarist Peter Bernstein adds additional color on a few tracks, contributing to Magnarelli's most mature statement to date.

1. Genet 2. Division Street 3. Paris in the Spring 4. Ask Me Now 5. Hoop Dreams 6. I Mean You 7. Old Folks 8. Dance Only with Me 9. Monk's Mood 10. Barretto's Beat