Drum Stuff

Although this quartet date is billed as featuring "and His All Stars", only tenor saxophonist is remembered today. With pianist and bassist completing the group, is in excellent form on a set of music bridging the gap between , early , and the beginnings of . The performances are melodic, spirited, and full of feeling, particularly on such numbers as and This LP reissue is enjoyable, if not too essential. ~ Scott Yanow