Most of the titles on this album are derived from 's vast catalog of . Both co-leaders are at the peak of their respective prowess with insightful interpretations of nearly half a dozen inspired performances from this incarnation of the -led . This combo features (drums), (tenor sax), (trumpet), and (bass). Immediately, ups the ante with a piledriving lead during that underscores the heavy-hitting nature of this particular confab. counters with some powerful and inspired runs that are sonically splintered by the enthusiastic -- if not practically percussive -- chord progressions and highly logistic phrasings from the pianist. The inherent melodic buoyancy on contains a springboard-like quality, with matching 's bounce measure for measure. 's incessant efforts create a freshness to the tune that often escapes other less inspired readings. From 's boisterous opening on through to 's single-note crescendo during the finale, provide a lethargic propulsion that showcases the melody's bluesy origins. This directly contrasts the uptempo charge of The quirky yet catchy chorus glides with the dual-lead horn section as the entire arrangement is tautly bound by the understated and . 's is the only non- composition that this aggregate recorded. This smartly syncopated seems better suited for than for . However, the pianist's opening solo alternately shimmers and shudders with as well as , who demonstrate their own pronounced capabilities over 's otherwise occasional counterpoint. ~ Lindsay Planer