This is the first of four CD volumes that fully document a legendary engagement at the Pawnshop club in Stockholm, Sweden. Featured are (doubling on alto and clarinet), pianist , vibraphonist , bassist and drummer . They mostly stick to swing standards, recalling the groups of and . Highlights include a heated the African folk song "High Life," "Lady Be Good" and "Stuffy." All of the volumes in this series are well worth getting by straightahead jazz fans, particularly those not familiar with excellent playing. ~ Scott Yanow