Conrad Herwig - Reflections (2016)

On 'Reflections', a co-led sextet recital comprising two charts from Russian tenor saxophonist-bandleader Igor Butman and six from trombonist Conrad Herwig. For the tenth CD that Herwig has either led or co-led for Criss Cross since 1997, he recruits trumpeter (and Criss Cross veteran) Alex Sipiagin to round out the front line, and a killer rhythm section comprising pianist David Kikoski, bassist Kenny Davis and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. Well-known as the leader and guiding intelligence of the Moscow State Jazz Orchestra, Butman, in a rare sideman appearance with a combo of New York A-listers, brings his A-game, improvising with heat and logic that his partners match throughout.

Tracklist:

01. Falling Out
02. King of the Mountain
03. Wingspan
04. Reflections
05. Olvidame
06. Who Cares?
07. Samba De Igor
08. Big O's Blues

Personnel:

Conrad Herwig (trombone),
Igor Butman (tenor saxophone),
Alex Sipiagin (trumpet, flugelhorn),
David Kikoski (piano),
Kenny Davis (bass),
Jeff 'Tain' Watts (drums).