was always an open-minded musician. A very advanced player even when he first emerged with 's orchestra in the '20s, by the '40s he may have been technically middle-aged but remained a young thinker. For his recording session of February 16, 1944, the great tenor invited some of the most promising younger players (including trumpeter , bassist , and drummer ) and the result was the very first on records. During their two sessions, the large ensemble recorded six selections, including 's and a new treatment of by the tenorman that he retitled Also on this highly recommended CD are four titles matching together the tenors of , , and (with trumpeter included as a bonus) and a session from , highlighted by 's trumpet solo on ~ Scott Yanow