On his latest release for Criss Cross Jazz, saxophonist Tim Warfield tastefully examines several "classic" gems from the "Great American" songbook with a fresh perspective. His sixth recording as a leader, "A Sentimental Journey", features the fearless Terell Stafford on trumpet, resolute swinger Byron Landham on drums, and "rising star", Pat Bianchi on Hammond B-3 organ. Working through updated and witty arrangements of such classic material as Meyer, Kahn and Caesar's, "Crazy Rhythm", Yvai

Most notably and previously recognized as a veteran in the groups of New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton and bass phenom Christian McBride, saxophonist Tim Warfield shows his versatility as he explores a much different territory than on his previous Criss Cross releases. His latest release "One For Shirley", is a tribute to the legendary organist Shirley Scott. It features the vibrant trumpeter Terell Stafford, drummer Byron Landham, percussi