Although some of early-'70s recordings found him using electric piano (and sounding less distinctive than usual), this live set is purely acoustic. teams up with bassist and drummer for lengthy renditions of "Bluebird," the pianist's "Spanish Moods" and "St. Thomas." Although resisted any avant-garde influences, his playing on this date often finds him stretching himself past bebop and he is heard throughout in prime form. ~ Scott Yanow