Published on NextBop
Stephan Crump has an impressive resume. In just the past two years the bassist has been a part of mesmerizing feats of collective improvisation (Planktonic Finales with Ingrid Laubrock and Cory Smythe) and one of the most impressive post-bop outfits in modern jazz (Far From Over with the Vijay Iyer Sextet). Much of Crump's work as a sideman and collaborator shows that he works extremely well in a free and spontaneous context. Despite this, throughout the years Crump's Rosetta Trio has shown the strength of the other, more traditionally structured side of his talent.
