Unsung trumpet heroes Joe Magnarelli and John Swana, each Criss Cross veterans, battled to a draw on the stirring 1998 opus “Philly New York Junction” (CRC #1150), an album so good that Gerry Teekens couldn’t resist bringing them back for a 2003 rematch. Supported by the same formidable cast of characters (Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Joel Weiskopf, piano; Peter Washington, bass and Kenny Washington, drums), Magnarelli (right channel) and Swana (left channel) exchange ideas with brotherly competitiveness and deep swing.

Tracklist:

1. New York-Philly Junction
2. Giants
3. My Old Flame
4. Lou Ann
5. From Now On
6. Eagles
7. They Say It’s Wonderful
8. If Ever I Would Leave You

UPC > 8712474124626

Format > New CD

Label > Criss Cross

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