Some of 's best and most well-known material from the '60s with a truly talented band is included on this set of recordings done in France. A group of American expatriates and Europeans -- really musicians from all over the world -- accompany the trumpeter for music that spans bop, Brazilian sounds, and originals. Argentine pianist plays piano and contributes the arrangements, and is 's main foil on flute and alto sax, while Hungarian plays guitar in subtle ways that reflect the overall style of the sounds inspired by the French Riviera. A classic, stretched-out take of 's kicks off the set, with the sound of kids on an ocean beach leading to and trading halves of the melody line as playful as the children in a perfectly played bossa. Another standard, has 's bright flute and the muted trumpet of in a more pensive but still hopeful romantic mood. is the ultimate languid, laying-in-wait ballad, with 's refrains cuing the trumpeter's procrastinations, while is the pianist's ode to a sullen affair with ultraviolet light -- cool shades included -- in a swinging and modal approach. penned by the leader, has more up-front rhythmically, as 's mysterious flute contrasts with 's sharply precise notes in a sneaky quick bossa rhythm. Also written by , is as memorable a tune as he ever did, a signature strutting shuffle jazz/blues that exemplifies the joy in life always present in his music. That all of the participants are extremely talented and can mix and match with beautifully makes this an album that should appeal universally to all jazz lovers, and especially his biggest fans. ~ Michael G. Nastos