Systems Blue by Steve Davis
Within the small circle of modern jazz trombonists, few would argue that Steve Davis stands apart from the crowd, not only as a singular instumental voice but also as a gifted composer.
With Systems Blue, his fifth Criss Cross album to date, Davis explores a distinguished set of jazz standards while being accompanied by his rhythm section partners from One For All - pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.
Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo joins the group on two titles.
Tracklist
| 1. | Surrey With The Fringe On Top | 6:34 |
| 2. | Spirit Waltz | 10:23 |
| 3. | Systems Blue | 7:42 |
| 4. | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square | 8:53 |
| 5. | If I Love Again | 7:33 |
| 6. | Who Can I Turn To | 5:25 |
| 7. | Speak Low | 7:24 |
| 8. | Namely You | 6:24 |
| 9. | Three And One | 3:44 |
| 10. | My Old Flame | 4:43 |
Credits
Steve Davis (Tb)
Mike DiRubbo (As) [2,3]
David Hazeltine (P)
Peter Washington (B)
Joe Farnsworth (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.”