has become the home of a quality cadre of traditional-minded musicians. While this has made the label ideal for older players like and , isn't just about nostalgia for . , for instance, centers on a talented Japanese pianist who's fairly new to the scene. On her first album for the label, , she's joined by bassist and drummer . The material is grounded in with versions of familiar pieces like The trio is occasionally augmented by tenor and the overall program is bolstered here and there with 's vocals. Indeed, it's the presence of 's vocals on a rhythm-friendly and the bass-heavy that work best here. Only a couple of cuts exceed the six-minute mark on , meaning that the arrangements are lean and tight. The variation of straight trio pieces with vocals and 's tenor also keeps the disc from falling into an overly familiar groove. Fans of and the classic songbook will enjoy . ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.