, one of the most fluent of the trombonists to emerge during the 1950s, is heard really stretching out on this live double-CD, recorded two years before his death. Originally, this was a four-song LP, but in this reissue, the set has been expanded to a 12-song double-CD. is joined by Canada's best (guitarist , bassist , and drummer ) for a variety of veteran including and 's Although the tempos are mostly slower, the music has its fiery moments and is heard throughout in excellent form. ~ Scott Yanow