Mike Dirubbo - Keep Steppin' Fulfilled By AEC Ifukube was still able to

Ifukube was still able to find time to indulge in his passion to create classical compositions

a spiritual song inspired by the 'big bang' and mourning those whom Marco has lost on this sacred day of rest

There is music

and in Judith Bingham's 'The Drowned Lovers

Mike Dirubbo - Keep Steppin' Fulfilled By AEC Ifukube was still able toOn his Criss Cross debut, take no prisoners alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, a protege of Jackie McLean, explores a compelling program of modernist jazz standards and original music. Pushing the proceedings are a first call New York rhythm section featuring pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist Dwayne Burno, drummer Joe Farnsworth, as well as firebrand trumpeter Jim Rotondi.