Clarence Penn - Play Penn [CD]

Drummer Clarence Penn presents his 2nd Criss Cross Jazz album, augmented by two horns, played by tenor sax man Ron Blake and trumpeter John Swana, as well as bassist Rodney Whitaker & Dutch guitarist Jesse Van Ruller, who won the Thelonious Monk award. Together the quintet matches the level of their previous record, traversing incessant swing with a broad range of tempos, textures & emotions. (Previously deleted:4/1/12. Original release date:5/4/01)