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) 6:33 | |
2. | Spirit Waltz (Steve Davis) 10:23 | |
3. | Systems Blue (Steve Davis) 7:42 | |
4. | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (Manning / Sherwin) 8:52 | |
5. | If I Love Again (Murray / Oakland) 7:32 | |
6. | Who Can I Turn To (Anthony Newley / Leslie Bricusse) 5:25 | |
7. | Speak Low (Ogden Nash / Kurt Weill) 7:23 | |
8. | Namely You (Johnny Mercer / De Paul) 6:24 | |
9. | Three And One (Thad Jones) 3:43 | |
10. | My Old Flame (Johnson / Coslow) 4:43 |
Total Time: 68:47
Recorded
May 29, 2001
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
by
Max Bolleman