Philly-New York Junction (1998)

About this title: On this collaboration of Criss Cross recording artists, trumpeters John Swana and Joe Magnarelli join forces with tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Joel Weiskopf, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, all veterans of many Criss Cross recording sessions, to perform four originals by the band members, three jazz classics, and two standards. Both Swana and Magnarelli are skilled improvisers on their chosen instruments and active performers on their city's respective jazz scenes. Philadelphia resident Swana has a slightly darker tone and plays the longer phrases, and ... read more

Tracks:

1. Fat Cat [Swana]
2. In Balance [Alexander]
3. Growing Pains [Magnarelli]
4. Philly-New York Junction [Swana/Magnarelli]
5. Pannonica [Monk]
6. I've Never Been in Love Before [Loesser]
7. Lollipops and Roses [Velona]
8. Ugly Beauty [Monk]
9. Buffalo [Dorham]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.