Two of vibraphonist 's albums from 1969-1970 are reissued in full on this single CD. teams up with pianist for five numbers (including four of 's originals) in 1970, using a quintet that also features guitarist , bassist , and drummer . The other session has more of an - flavor, with , , and joined by guitarist and violinist ; and contributed most of the obscurities. was at his most explorative during this period, which is why he can be considered one of the pioneers of (although his music never really fit into a tight category). This is excellent music that mostly still sounds fresh. ~ Scott Yanow