A veteran of many organ/guitar/drum trios, guitarist hasn't had a lot of opportunities to record as a leader, but his second CD also allows him to share his abilities as a composer. is a bluesy, -infused player, well accompanied by organist and drummer , and his brisk, rhythmic treatment of 's gives it an entirely new character. The guitarist's lyrical has a meditative quality, while puts a new twist on a regular 12-bar in an uptempo setting. Tenor saxophonist , like the leader a veteran of the late 's combo, is a special guest on several tracks, highlighted by the funky arrangement of the which also adds percussionist . ~ Ken Dryden