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This blowing session is one of 's strongest recordings. The 24-year-old trumpeter is in prime form during two basic standards (his is based on the chords of "It Could Happen to You") and five standards, including 's underrated "Sweet Pumpkin," 's "Birdlike" and a lengthy rendition of "I'm Old Fashioned." is joined by the underrated organist , guitarist and drummer on the high-quality hard bop set. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow