Ukrainian bassist Ark Ovrutski arrived on American soil just over a decade ago, and he's been rather busy ever since. A nonstop go-getter from his earliest days, Ovrutski immediately made the most out of that move, steadily working his way into the ultra-competitive New York jazz scene and seeking out opportunities to further his playing and knowledge in formal academic settings and informal environments. Now, with a full gigging schedule, a doctorate from the University of Illinois, and some notable recordings under his name—the southward glancing The Sounds Of Brasil (Self Produced, 2010) and the more stylistically broad-minded 44:33 (Zoho Records, 2014)—Ovrutski can look back with pride on the way he spent his first ten years in the jazz capital of the world. He's truly arrived, and this album makes that point.

Intersection frames Ovrutski's lyrical soloing, warm sound, and strong rhythmic presence within a variety of contexts, highlighting the fact that his range is nearly limitless. "Waltz For Debby" gives pause to appreciate Ovrutski's refined ways with his woody instrument and his arranging skills, as voices waft through the air and melodic duties are shifted around on this