Four previously unreleased performances are included on this diverse and mostly -oriented CD. is better known for playing in more modern settings and for being an important educator in Detroit. However, this CD is something different. Two of the sessions (from 1987 and 1989) resulted in five duets (mostly ) with veteran pianist , including two versions apiece (but two years apart) of and A 1995 performance teams with fellow trumpeter in a quintet that also features . The three numbers include In addition, plays with his regular quintet in 2000, which includes tenor saxophonist and pianist . , a flexible player, is in excellent form throughout this program, and it is enjoyable to hear these previously unknown performances by . ~ Scott Yanow