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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. Album Tracks 1. Encounter 2. Introspection 3. Keep Steppin ' 4. End of a Love Affair 5. Sunset 6. Around the Way 7. Mike's Move 8. Solar 9. Bittersuite