Criss Cross Jazz 1191 CD

Michael Karn Quintet

In Focus

On his leader debut, after a decade of dues paying, the 33-year-old tenor saxophonist Michael Karn shows he's more than ready for prime time, framing his huge sound, clever lines, and forceful swing with an A-list ensemble, including Peter Bernstein on guitar, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Gregory Hutchinson.

1. Momentum (Michael Karn)
2. Grant's Tune (Grant Green)
3. D and S (Michael Karn)
4. Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
5. One Bedroom Blues (Michael Karn)
6. A Time For Love (Johnny Mandel / Paul Francis Webster)
7. The Highest Mountain (Clifford Jordan)

Total Time: 63:13
Recorded June 5, 1999 in Brooklyn, NY, USA by Max Bolleman

Michael Karn (Ts)
Peter Bernstein (G)
David Hazeltine (P)
Reuben Rogers (B)
Greg Hutchinson (D)