Label: 33Jazz Catalogue no: 33JAZZ 133 Date of Release: 1 January 2005 Line-up: Alex Hutton - piano Mike Janisch - bass Simon Lea - drums Hutton’s first album of original compositions ‘Cross That Bridge’ (33jazz33) was released in 2006 (33 Records) and signaled a move away from conventional piano trio music . with a search for fresh approaches to the song form and an emphasis on capturing a broad spectrum of textures. REVIEWS: 8/07/2008, JOHN FORDHAM, The Guardian (4 stars) 'Improvisations that join an affectingly hooky melodic knack to a rich and freewheeling impressionism as his speculations open out......It's a set that will stand high among UK jazz achievements at the year's end.' PAT GILBERT - Mojo Magazine ‘ Cross That Bridge’ is a totally fresh sounding album… melodic and colourful music with the potential to appeal to a wide audience…but catch the trio live for the full fix of this extraordinary musician’. TOM BARLOW – Jazzwise 'Alex Hutton is a hugely engaging modern jazz pianist and ‘Cross that Bridge’ confirms the point thanks to his energetic ultra-swinging piano trio. Both melodically and technically gifted. It’s not only his playing that impresses. Rooted in the tradition, but equally inventive, Alex clearly knows a thing or two about good song writing. Recommended!’ STEVE RUBIE - 606 Club ‘The UK is blessed with a team of hugely talented young pianists, and Alex is most certainly at the forefront of these’. …’Cross that Bridge’ is a wonderful new CD fu