is a high point in drummer 's enormous catalog. This edition of had been together since 1961 with a lineup that would be hard to beat: on trumpet (his last session with ), on tenor sax, on trombone, on piano, and on bass. 's title track is one of the finest moments in ' history. In the eight minutes of an emotional apex is reached that skirts the edge of without losing 's rhythmic glue. Another composition, is a mid-tempo groove, with , , and taking exceptional solos while keeps the mid-tempo vigorously swinging. 's dedicated to the Congress of Racial Equality, comes close to capturing the heat of the title cut, as it contains similar fiery interplay. The session's closer, (brought to songbook by ), would remain a favorite with for years. A passionate workout that proves essential. ~ Al Campbell