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Al Cron Quintet
Circle's and Roots

"It is inspiring to hear one of my favorite jazz trombone players
going DEEP into improvised music, and deeper still into the horn. 
Congratulations Al, to you and to this extra-musical band for
creating a challenging yet accessible work of art."

Hal Crook

"You can add Al Cron to the impressive list o great jazz trombonists nurtured in the Boston area. The recent release of two fine CDs provide ample evidence of Al Cron's imaginative, musical virtuosity."

Phil Wilson

"Al Cron is a gifted trombonist. He continues to grow with each recording, both as a soloist and writer,"

John McNeil
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Al Cron's "Circles and Roots" may be unlike any music you have ever heard. The compositions, the grooves, the instrumental virtuosity, the interplay, it's all happening on this recording. Jazz fan or not, you will enjoy hearing these great players workin' on these unique and funky jazz tunes.

Al Cron is a former student of Jazz master's Hal Crook, Bob Brookmeyer, John McNeil, George Russell, and George Garzone. With the release of his second CD, "Circles and Roots", Al is taking giant steps towards getting his name and music out to the ears of the international Jazz community.

Al's professional performing resume includes The Artie Shaw Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Mathis, and others, but his passion is cutting edge improvised music.
Al has taught music at Milton High School in Milton, Massachusetts for the past ten years. In Milton he conducts a Concert Band, a Wind Ensemble, and a Jazz program. He spends his summers teaching theory, improvisation, and coaching ensembles at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Al holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY, and a Masters degree in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.
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Featured on "Circles and Roots" is Dave Zinno on Bass, most recently known for his work with Hal Crook and John Medeski. (check out their recent Rope a dope release, "Um"). Dave is fast becoming known as one of the countries most outstanding bass players. He also teaches Bass and Jazz at Brown University and Rhode Island Univerisity.

Ed Tomassi (Saxophones) is a long time Professor at the Berklee College of Music and Brown University. He is one of the nations premiere Jazz educators yet his is playing remains virtually undocumented prior to the release of this record. He is legendary in the Boston and Rhode Island area.

Bob Schlink (Guitar, Recording engineer) is a Professor at Berklee College of Music. He is also the inventor of the Viotar, a hybrid instrument that he pioneered in the 1980's.

Vinny Pagano (drums) is one of Providence Rhode Island's busiest drummers. He is the regular drummer with the John Allmark Jazz Orchestra.

This group is available for concerts and clinics.
Contact Al Cron @ 617-797-2072 or at alcron80198@aol.com for information.

Check out the artist's website:
http://alcron.net

Track List:
1. Russel's Hustle
2. Blackbyrd
3. The Prowl
4. Stella's standard Meat
5. My Snowman
6. Sloane Geef's Beef
7. Circle's and Roots

Other Genres:

• JAZZ: Jazz Fusion
• JAZZ: Acid Jazz
• TYPE: IMPROVISATIONAL