is joined by singer for this late-'70s studio date, though the album essentially features more prominently than the leader. became impressed upon meeting the singer and recorded with her on a number of sessions between 1970 and 1981, though she seems to have dropped from sight since ' death. arranged the title track, which begins with a little humorous banter between the pianist and the vocalist. 's efforts are an acquired taste, as she drags a bit in but swinging with authority in The session takes a turn downhill with the limpid and the nauseating song with the musicians probably doing their best to keep from laughing aloud. The beat arrangement of is little better. Tenor saxophonist and alto saxophonist (both of whom double on clarinet), trombonist and guitarist are among the supporting musicians. This disc falls short of expectations so it can not be considered an essential acquisition by fans of ; it is surprising that bothered to reissue this deservedly obscure LP in 2003 as a CD. ~ Ken Dryden