Reverence by Michael Rodriguez
For his Criss Cross debut, 33-year-old trumpet virtuoso Michael Rodriguez assembles a world-class New York quintet of generational peers (pianist Gerald Clayton and drummer Rodney Green) and mid-career masters (tenor saxophonist Chris Cheek and bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa) to perform six kinetic originals and a single standard, Portrait Of Jennie.
Known for his creative melodic approach and pellucid tone via consequential engagements over the last decade with, among others, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Bobby Watson, and Eddie Palmieri, Rodriguez blends youthful fire with a veteran's focus and mature intention, setting the tone for an immensely satisfying session.
Tracklist
| 1. | Small Feats | 8:33 |
| 2. | Enchantment | 9:18 |
| 3. | Reverence | 9:43 |
| 4. | Wishful Thinking | 7:30 |
| 5. | Like Joe | 9:10 |
| 6. | Portrait Of Jennie | 9:15 |
| 7. | You Did | 7:44 |
Credits
Michael Rodriguez (Tp / Flh)
Chris Cheek (Ts)
Gerald Clayton (P)
Kiyoshi Kitagawa (B)
Rodney Green (D)
License
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Criss Cross Records captures the aesthetic essence of cutting-edge hardcore New York jazz more consistently than any other label on 420+ albums recorded.. Founder Gerry Teekens (1935-2019), a linguistics professor by day and a semi-professional drummer by night, was a connoisseur of groove -- he operated by the motto, “If you have a great band, but not a great drummer, forget it.”