's lovely flugelhorn colors the opening track, setting the mood for a very mellow set. , accompanied by six pieces, plays the straighter than sings them; everything is ratcheted down '40s-ish/'50s-ish cozy nightclub style. resembles his brother, , on while showcases 's absolute trumpeting skills. But if you expected to exercise your fingers with a few impromptu snaps, these tracks won't take you there. 's album, one of his best, was laid-back also but 's M.O. was stamped all over it; here you need credits and liner notes for verification, and only the opening tune emits any sparks. An attempt to silence the die-hard critics who considered him a lightweight, but a disappointment for his fans. ~ Andrew Hamilton