Misha Tsiganov - Playing with the WindFor his third Criss Cross album, pianist Misha Tsiganov presents a nine tune program of four original compositions and kaleidoscopic arrangements of two Wayne Shorter classics, two Great American Songbook standards, and a Russian folk song. As on Artistry of the Standard (CRC 1367) and Spring Feelings (CRC 1384), the St. Petersburg native, a U. S resident since 1993, teams with trumpeter Alex Sipiagin and tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake, both leaders

placing emphasis on celebratory and visceral catharsis

who took vows of chastity without thinking that she might be hit by Amor's arrows

and frequently performs with La Morra

is a dramatic thriller that takes you inside the mind of a father

The new EP includes contributions from legendary CHICAGO vocalist Jason Scheff

bassists Will Lee

" "View from the Ground

Maryland-born and based artist

Anna Prohaska (Soprano)

presented by Grupo Quelite

"The title of the album - simply RIVER (REKA) - metaphorically reflects the dynamism and fluid characteristics of a system which is influenced by it's surroundings - the terrain

Organized as a purely jazz session