This disc contains one of 's lesser-known sessions. In addition to his own alto (and occasional trumpet and violin), is joined by on tenor, bassist , drummer , and (on one of the two versions of ) a variety of friends who sing along as best they can. Actually, the most notable tracks are the two extended pieces, and The music is typically adventurous, melodic in its own way, yet still pretty futuristic, even if (compared with his other releases) the set as a whole is not all that essential. ~ Scott Yanow