Criss Cross Jazz Label

tom1960
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Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 8:21:54 GMT -5 Admin and johnt like this

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Post by tom1960 on Apr 5, 2014 8:21:54 GMT -5

I realize there are a few of us here who get great enjoyment from this jazz label from the Netherlands. I especially enjoy there recordings from the 80's and 90's. Less so from more recent times although with some exceptions. To me, there earlier recordings mirror the sound of the classic Blue Note era and if you enjoyed that time period, you probably enjoy this label. What are your favorite artists/recordings from this jazz label?
To get the ball rolling, some of my favorite artists:

Eric Alexander
John Swana
Jim Rotondi
Walt Weiskopf
Kenny Barron
Peter Berstein
Steve Davis
Brian Lynch
Melvin Rhyne

I'll attempt to list specific recordings later. Let's get this thread moving!

Everybody likes HAMPTON HAWES vol. 3 the trio.

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Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 9:15:34 GMT -5

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Post by johnt on Apr 5, 2014 9:15:34 GMT -5

Here's two: (artists and CD's I like). No doubt I'll think of more

Here's another:

I tend to agree with you Tom, that my favorite Criss Cross CD's are the earlier ones, (but I really haven't heard too many of the more recent releases say in the past 5- 10 years or so).

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Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 9:22:30 GMT -5

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Post by johnt on Apr 5, 2014 9:22:30 GMT -5

Obscure but fine alto player (probably more people know him as a one-time line man for the New York Jets). Fusco played for several years with the Buddy Rich Big Band and can be seen on several videos/DVD's with the band. A very large man.

I like this one, too.

billf Stadium Rocker Posts: 5,215	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 10:24:41 GMT -5 johnt likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billf on Apr 5, 2014 10:24:41 GMT -5 Thanks for the tip on Fusco, John. Am now looking into him, courtesy Spotify. In the meantime, here are some established Criss Cross favorites:

tom1960 Global Moderator Posts: 1,508	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 16:42:22 GMT -5 johnt likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tom1960 on Apr 5, 2014 16:42:22 GMT -5 How can I forget about Ralph La Lama? Let also add Mike LeDonne to that list.
	Everybody likes HAMPTON HAWES vol. 3 the trio.

tom1960 Global Moderator Posts: 1,508	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 5, 2014 21:35:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tom1960 on Apr 5, 2014 21:35:53 GMT -5 A real nice John Swana release.
	Everybody likes HAMPTON HAWES vol. 3 the trio.

tom1960 Global Moderator Posts: 1,508	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 6, 2014 7:26:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tom1960 on Apr 6, 2014 7:26:13 GMT -5 A couple excellent Walt Weiskopf releases.
	Everybody likes HAMPTON HAWES vol. 3 the trio.

billf Stadium Rocker Posts: 5,215	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 7, 2014 1:55:30 GMT -5 johnt likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billf on Apr 7, 2014 1:55:30 GMT -5 Now this is a fine album!

billf Stadium Rocker Posts: 5,215	Criss Cross Jazz Label Apr 8, 2014 13:26:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billf on Apr 8, 2014 13:26:46 GMT -5 Giving another Criss Cross favorite a spin: