Thirty-three at the time of this, his first recording as a leader, pianist already had his distinctive style fully formed and had been with the Quintet for a year. With the assistance of bassist (also in 's group) and drummer , is in superior form on six standards, 's (during which he shows that he could sound relaxed at the fastest tempos) and his own "Blue Red." recorded frequently during the 1956-62 period and virtually all of his trio recordings are consistently enjoyable, this one being no exception. ~ Scott Yanow