recorded exclusively for during this period, and most of her performances are included on this two-LP boxed set. 's style was in a state of transition as she was gradually discarding stride piano and developing a much more boppish approach. She is heard here in a wide variety of settings ranging from piano solos to small groups and even a big band. Among her sidemen are trumpeters , (who is well-featured), and , clarinetist , trombonist , and tenors and . This very valuable set is well-worth an extensive search. ~ Scott Yanow