Alex Sipiagin - Images (1998)

This CD finds Alex Sipiagin in his first recorded role as leader. He is in great company with many other fine musicians that include Chris Potter, David Binney, Adam Rogers and Jeff Hirshfield to name a few of the outstanding crew on this TCB release. Essentially, he has come a long way since this earlier date clearly shown by his now broadening and extensive discography. It is an interesting collection of tunes which include two of his own and one from his Russian origins. The album starts off with a tried and test piece by Milton Nascimento followed by one penned by David Binney and wraps up with a contemporary composition by Pat Metheny. Overall his tone is sweet and clearly showcases his ability to handle a broad range of styles. Of course, he would go on to express further virtuosity across his 10 Criss Cross Jazz albums. Personally, for me this album rates well against his latter day works. Enjoy!

TCB Records, 98602, 1998

Recorded & Mixed in May, 1996 At Interlude Studio, New York

Musicians:

Alex Sipiagin - Trumpet, Flute

Joshua Roseman - Trombone

David Binney - Alto Saxophone

Chris Potter - Tenor Saxophone

Gil Goldstein - Piano, Accordion

Adam Rogers - Guitar

Scott Colley - Bass

Jeff Hirshfield - Drums

Kenny Wollesen - Percussion

Tracks:

1. Tarde {Milton Nascimento} (8:04)

2. Freaker {David Binney} (7:44)

3. Little Dancer {Alex Sipiagin} (11:58)

4. Song - 1 {Alex Sipiagin} (3:26)

5. Novgorod Bells {Russian Folksong, Arr. Alex Sipiagin} (12:34)

6. Midwestern Night Dream {Pat Metheny} (7:16)

Credits:

Producer, Arranger - Alex Sipiagin

Executive-Producer - Peter Schmidlin

Recording & Mixing Engineer - Keith Senior

Mastering Engineer - Antoine Ogay, Grens (Premastering)

Graphic Artwork - Gigi Schmid-Huetiger

Photography [Cover] - Valeria Iozas

Photography [Inside] - Anatoly Artomonov

Liner Notes - Mike Zwerin

Total Time: 51:02