This is one of ' most jazz-oriented sets. Roughly half of the music uses funky rhtyhms while the remainder is straightahead. sounds like it could have come from a good record, 's tenor is heard on a rapid run-through of rhythm changes on "Runferyerlife," keyboardist hints strongly at 's acoustic playing on and 's ballad is memorable. This fine release is recommended both to ' longtime fans and those listeners who mistakenly think that this popular group is a mundane fusion band. ~ Scott Yanow