Tuckahoe, my second album, was released on Accurate Records in September 2001 and has been #1 on several jazz radio playlists across the US, in addition to receiving many enthusiastic reviews.   These ten original compositions meld earthy blues and R&B, infectious Latin rhythms and gospel warmth in an instrumental jazz context.   Featured are two of New York's most inspired young saxophone stars - Chris Cheek on tenor and soprano, and Miguel Zenón on alto - along with me on acoustic bass and composition and two of the most versatile and creative rhythm section players on the scene - Jamie Fox on guitar and Dan Rieser on drums.  

"First-rate playing by all the principals on this auspicious debut from Crump, a talent who bears watching."

- Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes

"In this collection bassist/composer Crump conjures up many moods. His understated ensemble approach occasionally gives way to a well-formed solo concept. With his burnished tone and deft fingers, Crump keeps it percolating until it's his turn to boil."

- Ed Friedland, Bass Player

"Stephan Crump represents a new breed of bassist/bandleader/composer, one who asks himself and his listeners to entertain new ideas about what jazz can be and where it can go."

- David Adler, AllAboutJazz.com

"Crump is also an eloquent instrumentalist whose painterly brushstrokes are heard to great effect on the musical portrait, Eweslepe."

- Seth Rogovoy, Berkshire Eagle