One of the most exciting of the many recordings, this live session (a straight CD reissue of the original LP) teams the veteran violinist with mandolist 's band, an ensemble that (in addition to its leader) boasts hot solos from on violin, guitarist (who switches to violin to battle on a memorable ), and bassist . The first two songs ( and ) are taken at breakneck tempos and then, after the group tries to cool off on they really burn on Essential music with more than its share of great solos. ~ Scott Yanow