Rising Talent
Swiss saxophonist Jürg Wickihalder takes us on a post-bop joyride through an impressive set of eight memorable originals that blend well with two penned by Thelonious Monk. Wickihaler comes from the Steve Lacy school, but is finding his own voice on soprano and alto. And he's found an excellent foil in Achille Succi on bass clarinet and alto with sympathetic backing from brothers Mark Zubek on bass and Kevin Zubek on drums.