During a visit to Los Angeles in June 1983, clarinetist crossed paths with pianist extraordinaire on two occasions. First, they played a gig at 's, a Brentwood club where was a regular -- and after that, they entered a Hollywood studio with bassist and drummer and recorded this excellent album, which was released as the album in 1983 before being reissued as the CD in 1995. The improvisers enjoy a strong rapport throughout the session, which generally recalls the small group swing of the '30s and '40s. and are equally melodic, and their warm lyricism is something to savor on familiar standards that include 's which described as "the national anthem of jazz," is an interesting choice for -- though it has been recorded by countless beboppers, hard boppers, and post-boppers, it isn't the first song that swing or Dixieland artists think of. But the song certainly works for . Swing fans will definitely want this album. ~ Alex Henderson