All of soprano saxophonist 's early recordings are quite fascinating, for during 1957-1964, aspects of his style at times hinted at Dixieland, swing, , and , sometimes at the same time. For this CD reissue (a straight reproduction of the original LP), teams up with pianist , bassist , and drummer for seven compositions. The typical standbys (such as and ) are avoided in favor of more complex works such as ; the sweet ballad is a highpoint. always had an affinity for 's music and, even nearly 40 years later, this set is a delight. ~ Scott Yanow