The debut domestic recording by (following three sets only released in Japan) features the 1982 version of the group: vibraphonist , tenor saxophonist , pianist (a young unknown at the time), bassist , and drummer . The music is essentially high-quality funky , with typically blowing up a storm, often playing the synthivibe, and showing some early individuality. Best known among the seven originals are 's and The inventive but pretty accessible set concludes with a fairly featuring , , and . ~ Scott Yanow