During his 69th year, led seven albums. The definitive Dixieland cornetist, was still in prime form in the mid-'70s, as he shows on this spirited pickup date in New Orleans. Best-known among his sidemen in the sextet are trombonist and the ancient bassist , while soprano saxophonist and pianist have remained unknowns. Eight veteran standards (mostly from the 1930s) are interpreted in typically spirited fashion by ; "Undecided," "Love Is Just Around the Corner," "You Took Advantage of Me" and "Rosetta" are most memorable. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow