We have studied 32Si and 29Al using 12C(22Ne, 2p) and 12C(22Ne, alpha p) fusion-evaporation reactions. In both cases, we observed significant population of high-spin structures distinct from the ground-state yrast bands. In 32Si, most of the high-energy states feed into a J pi = 5-nanosecond isomer. In 29Al, we identified a rotor-like negative-parity band with a J pi = 7/2-band-head. Doppler shift lifetime measurements were performed for all observed states. These results were compared to shell model calculations and interpreted in terms of proton and neutron cross-shell excitation.