Criss Cross Jazz 1218 CD

Steve Davis Quartet

Systems Blue

Release Date: February 28, 2002

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.

1. Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein)
2. Spirit Waltz (Steve Davis)
3. Systems Blue (Steve Davis)
4. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (Manning / Sherwin)
5. If I Love Again (Murray / Oakland)
6. Who Can I Turn To (Anthony Newley / Leslie Bricusse)
7. Speak Low (Ogden Nash / Kurt Weill)
8. Namely You (Johnny Mercer / DePaul)
9. Three And One (Thad Jones)
10. My Old Flame (Johnson / Coslow)

Total Time: 68:47
Recorded May 29, 2001 in Brooklyn, NY, USA by Max Bolleman

Steve Davis (Tb)
Mike DiRubbo (As)
David Hazeltine (P)
Peter Washington (B)
Joe Farnsworth (D)