The nine selections on this CD reissue (nearly all ' recordings are now available in the series) each extensively feature one or two top players. Bassist 's group was expanded to an octet, and showcased are trombonist ( ), tenor saxophonist , trumpeter , drummer , on tenor, trumpeter , valve trombonist , pianist , bassist (on ), and altoist . With the exception of the feature (composed by ), all of the music was new, with the arrangements provided by pianist , and . An excellent set. ~ Scott Yanow