A scorching album of funky grooves from , assisted by the rest of the 's on backing horns. The album was recorded in concert at a club called Stadtgarten in Cologne, Germany, and the crowd seems just as responsive in most ways as any Atlanta mob. Along with the horns, accompanies on bass throughout the album/concert. The album starts out with an original composition, then moves into a pair from his old boss . After that, there's another number, a cover of a rendition of and a composition undertaken by a veritable army of veterans. This is probably just about the best solo album there is, at least until the release of . If you're a fan, or a fan, this album might just provide what you need. on his own always provides a nice collection of and , and this one is no exception. ~ Adam Greenberg