The veteran jazz pianist John Critchinson releases his first ever solo piano collection - interpretations of classics from the American Songbook by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Johnny Mandel and Rogers & Hammerstein. Critchinson was permanent member of Ronnie Scott's quartet from the mid-70s until it ceased working in 1995. Whilst with Scott, John also spent three years with the Morrisey-Mullen Band and worked with many great American musicians, including Chet Baker, George Coleman, James Moody, Joe Henderson and Johnny Griffin. He is currently leader of the `Ronnie Scott Legacy' a group that keeps alive the memory of the great British saxophonist. Personnel: John Critchinson (piano)