Common Touch

This CD reissue brings back an easy-listening set in which tenor saxophonist teams up with his then-wife, organist , in what was probably their last joint recording. The original LP program is joined by from a slightly earlier date with similar personnel. Even on "Blowin' In the Wind," soulful solos uplift the material, while offers light accompaniment and some gospellish ideas of her own; guitarist also has some spots on the quintet set. Although not essential (no one seems to sweat much and none of the tempos are above a slow-medium pace), this lazy date has its pleasurable moments. ~ Scott Yanow