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On Apparitions, for the third time, guitarist Adam Rogers convenes band mates Ed Simon (piano), Scott Colley (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums), who also appeared on his well-received label debut, "Art of the Invisible" (CRC #1223) and "Allegory" (CRC #1242). from the latter date, tenor saxophonist Chris Potter, a Criss Cross regular, returns as well. The 8 originals, performed in trio, quartet and quintet configurations, span the gamut from ballad to burnout, and all members play with appropriate nuance and fire. The date will burnish Rogers' reputation as one of the jazz world's freshest voices.