Criss Cross Jazz 1205 CD

Mike DiRubbo Quintet

Keep Steppin'

On Keep Steppin', his Criss Cross debut, take-no-prisoners alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, a protege of Jackie McLean, explores a compelling program of modernist jazz standards and original music.

Pushing the proceedings are New York first-call rhythm section, pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist Dwayne Burno and drummer Joe Farnsworth, and firebrand trumpeter Jim Rotondi.

1. Encounter (Mike LeDonne)
2. Introspection (Mike DiRubbo)
3. Keep Steppin' (Mike DiRubbo)
4. The End Of A Love Affair (E.C. Redding)
5. Sunset (McCoy Tyner)
6. Around The Way (Mike DiRubbo / Jim Rotondi)
7. Mike's Move (Warren Byrd)
8. Solar (Miles Davis)
9. Bittersuite (Sam Jones)

Total Time: 66:54
Recorded January 9, 2001 in Brooklyn, NY, USA by Max Bolleman

Mike DiRubbo (As)
Jim Rotondi (Tp)
Mike LeDonne (P)
Dwayne Burno (B)
Joe Farnsworth (D)