Philly-New York Junction

On this collaboration of recording artists, trumpeters and join forces with tenor saxophonist , pianist , bassist , and drummer , all veterans of many recording sessions, to perform four originals by the band members, three classics, and two standards. Both are skilled improvisers on their chosen instruments and active performers on their city's respective scenes. Philadelphia resident has a slightly darker tone and plays the longer phrases, and 's energetic tenor sax is a nice contrast to the twin trumpets. Favorites include 's up-tempo 's introspective the swinging title track based on the changes to and the medium shuffle of 's This is a welcome addition to both player's discographies. ~ Greg Turner