Some recordings take pages to explain and analyze. Such is not the case with 's release, for the great baritonist (who ranks up with , , and as pacesetters on the instrument in the mid-'90s) jams four and three straight-ahead originals with an all-star quintet also featuring trumpeter and pianist . In addition to his many robust baritone solos, has excellent outings on clarinet ( ) and soprano. With bassist and drummer ably supporting the group and both and heard at the peak of their powers, 's album is a strong set of -oriented music. ~ Scott Yanow