This album gave the
Count Basie
Orchestra a rare chance to record an instrumental studio date in the late '60s. Arranger
Sammy Nestico
made his debut with
Basie
on this pleasant if unremarkable set of swingers and ballads. Tenors
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
and
Eric Dixon
(doubling on flute) are the standouts on this enjoyable session. ~ Scott Yanow