Far Far Away is a sonic powerhouse, leveraging every aspect of this magnificent, all-star quintet. Kurt Rosenwinkels searing, innovative playing is on full display, Jim Snidero demonstrates a broadsword of a sound, and the rhythm section of Orrin Evans, Peter Washington and Joe Farnsworth groove and interact at the highest levels of artistry. Building on the 5-star success (Downbeat Magazine) of Live at The Deer Head Inn, which included Evans, Washington and Farnsworth, Snidero adds jet fuel to the fire with the addition of Rosenwinkels highly influential guitar style. The result is an...

With his alto sound soaring over a sax trio format on For All We Know, Jim Snidero demonstrates why he is a critical link in the alto saxophone lineage. Snidero pares down the soundscape to its essence, utilizing a set of standards to illuminate a rare combination of virtuosity, musicality and depth along with jazz masters Peter Washington-bass and Joe Farnsworth-drums. With a tone quality that’s second to none—Stereophile cited his sound as one of the richest and purest on the planet—Jim Snidero has showcased an enviable resonance in myriad contexts over the better part of the past four...