While it's true that Argentinian saxophonist is widely celebrated in circles for his out recordings with (now ) and his series, it is 's sides, in particular the two albums featured on this excellent two-fer from subsidiary, that tell the tale. and feature the talents of , , and others in their articulation of , and melodic sensibilities. Their dynamics are spacious and spacy; their lush presentations are not overly slick and are full of radical harmonic developments and an intricate interaction between front-line and percussion instruments as equals in the melodic idiom. This two-fer features beautifully remastered sound and complete liner notes with a solid essay by as well as the original liners for the individual albums by . These are indispensable records that opened many doors. They remain vital and progressive recordings that will enlighten the cultural and musical perspectives of any open-minded listener. ~ Thom Jurek