Trombonist and master of musical shells has been playing professionally since he was 13, working with a variety of bandleaders including , , and , although he credits his musical maturity to his eight-year tenure with trumpeter (which began when he was in his thirties). recorded 14 albums with and it is to Shaw's influence and memory that the album's title refers. wrote eight of the nine compositions here. The wildly diverse program includes five trumpeters -- -- three keyboard players, four bass players (including ), two drummers, and three bongo, timbales, and conga percussionists. ' fiery acrobatics are heard on the title track -- a skittering, jaunty blues in G-minor -- and on "Something for Sweets" (for ), a strolling -esque blues where both and use mutes. is showcased on "In Retrospect," a shimmering, mysterious, ethereal ballad that wrote for him, reflecting the influence of on the trumpeter. also appears on "Luna," which reflects the influence of 's ambitious compositional style and use of extreme harmonic intervals on . Perhaps the most beautiful entry on the set is 's jazz-samba "Annette's for Sure," with bassist and drummer (who also plays berimbau). Together the band creates an authentic samba atmosphere that is underscored by Venezuelan pianist 's shells. There is a killer Latin number here too in "Manny's Mambo," dedicated to -- also spent time in . The trumpeter here is 83-year-old legend . Both men and pianist play monas like the house is burning down, as percussionists and drummer underscore the joyous dance feel. "Adios Mi Amigo" is a Latin ballad written for 's late colleague and friend, pianist . 's solo is achingly beautiful and is underscored by 's use of the plunger mute and 's bassline. Youthful up-and-comer is showcased on the final two cuts here, the modal "3 for Woody," and the deep, bluesy swing of "Brother Bob." is not a mere tribute to 's influence on (though that would be enough); it displays the trombonist's wide angle and ambitious compositional and arranging skills with true flourish. The music here is all soulfully articulated and expertly performed, the album some of 's finest work. ~ Thom Jurek