Mike Dirubbo - Keep Steppin' [CD]

On 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 a first-call New York rhythm section featuring pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist Dwayne Burno, drummer Joe Farnsworth, as well as firebrand trumpeter Jim Rotondi.