At The Black Hawk, Vol. 1 [Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series]

was recorded extensively at San Francisco's club for three nights in 1959. Although not the most significant group that the drummer led, this edition (with trumpeter , tenor saxophonist , pianist , and bassist ) was certainly capable of playing high-quality bebop. Originally their output was released on four LPs; the reissue expanded the music to five CDs. The first volume adds an alternate take of 's to a set that includes swinging versions of and The extended performances are easily recommended to straight-ahead jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow