On his Criss Cross debut tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard projects the intelligence and fire that have made him a major force in New York hard core jazz over the last decade. Playing tenor and soprano saxophone with great facility and no clichés, Dillard leads a strong quintet of young masters - Orrin Evans - piano; Craig Magnano - guitar; Ryan Berg - bass; Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons - drums - through a set of meaty originals, bluesy, soulful, and swinging, reinforcing his ever-growing stature as a must-hear voice.