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Master saxophonist makes an astounding label debut with , and once again reminds his fans that he is firmly established as one of 's best alto saxophonists. Joined by an all-star ensemble of master musicians that includes on guitar, on drums, on bass, on vibraphone, and on trumpet and flugelhorn, among others, delves deep into his seemingly never-ending repertoire to bring his distinctive sound to a variety of and . Opening with a super-funky rendition of reveals the culmination of hard work and staying power with a powerful statement of the melody which seamlessly segues into awesome solos taken by . They get even better on offering listeners another side of this infamous piece made famous by . With soulful, innovative lines and a nighttime groove, plays a reflective, sincere set that is destined to revive this song to the level not heard since the '70s, when it was the theme song for several late-night radio programs. Ditto for which has become one of the most recognized television theme songs in the past decade. , however, lifts it to another level with his dynamic 21st century outlook and brilliant . The all-masterful has something for everyone. It's romantic, it's funky, it's laid-back, and it's definitely one that should be in your music collection. In a sense, has pulled off one of the best recordings of his career. ~ Paula Edelstein