Altoist
Kenny Garrett
, who was then a key member of
Miles Davis'
group, had one of his strongest early sets as a leader on this Atlantic disc.
"Ja-Hed"
features his post-bop improvising over the chord changes of "Impressions," the is both lighthearted and adventurous on "Mack the Knife" and the title cut has
Garrett
expertly building up an emotional solo from intense long tones to sound explorations and late period
'Trane
screams. Throughout the CD,
Kenny Garrett's
alto is the main attraction but the strong rhythm section (comprised of pianist
Mulgrew Miller
, either
Charnett Moffett
or
Ron Carter
on bass,
Tony Reedus
Elvin Jones
on drums and occasional percussionists) should not be overlooked. Whether it be the modal tribute piece "Shaw," the rarely played
Coltrane
song "Straight Street" or the minor blues "Nostradamus,"
justifies the praise that he received from
Miles Davis
. ~ Scott Yanow