's second date as a leader shows a great degree of maturity for a relatively young player. Doubling on tenor and soprano saxes, he penned six originals for the session, which includes pianist , bassist , and drummer . is an enticing, melancholy post-bop vehicle that embodies a sense of wandering, featuring the leader's engaging soprano. He switches to tenor for his robust, funky swinger while showcasing his magical touch with ballads in the lyrical original The quartet also delves into familiar songs, including a peppy take of the standard with 's playful soprano driven by the Latin undercurrent of the rhythm section, along with a breezy setting of 's that opens with 's dramatic solo. ' is an overlooked gem that relatively few others have explored; 's full-bodied tenor is prominent in this loping arrangement. ~ Ken Dryden