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This early quintet outing is a strong showcase for
the composer. It's also an important chapter in the special relationship between
and guitarist
. The two would later work mainly in piano-less settings, but here they are joined by pianist
, who adds his advanced harmonic insight to the session. One could rightly bill the record as "
and
with the
Trio," as the rhythm section consists of bassist
and drummer
,
's longtime collaborators. The disc boasts five strong
originals, including
which would resurface on 2001's
. (This version features guest tenorists
.)
weighs in with
a similar version of which he included on 2000s
. The two remaining non-
pieces are
's hard-swinging
and a bright five/four rendition of
's
reveals much about the evolution of all these players, and is therefore well worth the attention of serious fans. ~ David R. Adler