is trumpeter 's debut LP. Recorded in his native Detroit with such local players as tenor saxophonist , pianist , and on euphonium, is heard at the age of 22 when he was very much influenced by . Unlike , already had his own style at this early stage. The sextet here mostly performs bop originals plus a blues, "Yusef," and "Torsion Level." All of the music is straight-ahead and swinging. A fine beginning for the very interesting career of . ~ Scott Yanow