The pairing of
Bob Mintzer
and
Gil Goldstein
as a duo is an inspired affair. With
Mintzer
playing tenor sax and
Goldstein
on piano, they each contributed a number of strong originals to the date.
's moody ballad
"Longing"
and intricate
bop
vehicle
"Where's the Word"
are among his finest compositions on CD.
's
"Three Little Initials"
is a subtle variation of the well known
"Body and Soul."
switches to bass clarinet for
's lush ballad
"Angelique & Ellen"
(written for the film
Radio Inside
), a haunting treatment of the late
Bill Evans
'
"Your Story,"
along with a fascinating rendition of the standard
"Everything Happens to Me"
that begins with an unaccompanied
Eric Dolphy
-inspired solo by the reed player.
"Two to Tango"
is a delightful upbeat duet for bass clarinet and accordion. Highly recommended! ~ Ken Dryden