This LP contains
Oliver Nelson's
final recording as a leader, cut just seven months before his premature death. Happily
Nelson
(on alto) is well-featured with a nonet, playing four of his compositions (including
"Stolen Moments"
and
"Yearnin'"
) along with versions of
"St. Thomas,"
Neal Hefti's
"Midnight Blue"
and a very brief
"Straight No Chaser."
In addition to
, the group includes trumpeter
Bobby Bryant
,
Jerome Richardson
on soprano and flute, three other saxophonists and keyboardist
Mike Wofford
. A fine finish to a much-too-brief life. ~ Scott Yanow