One For All Blueslike CD

Speaking eloquently to the benefits of keeping a working band together, One for All continues to add some distinctive flair to the mainstream tradition while building a singular book of originals and uniquely arranged standards. "Blueslike," their fifth effort for Criss Cross, finds John Coltrane firmly in mind with an uptempo romp through Giant Steps, and a bossa-inflected Naima. Rounding out this program of jazz standards are a few band originals and an updated arrangement of the Bacharach trinket in Between the Heartaches. In the band: Eric Alexander on tenor sax, Jim Rotondi on trumpet, Steve Davis on trombone, with pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.

1. Five Outs to Go 2. We'll Be Together Again 3. Till There Was You 4. In Between the Heartaches 5. Blueslike 6. Yasashiku 7. Naima 8. Giant Steps