Four Flights Up

is a veteran pianist who seems to be one of the best kept secrets in . This 1995 studio session for adds seasoned trombonist to complement a tight trio rounded out by the heavily in-demand bassist , and drummer . This date kicks off with an angular approach to the timeless in which slips in several licks from (which was allegedly written by and stolen by ). Many listeners' eyes and ears would glaze over at the prospect of sitting through a arrangement of the lightweight tune but the creative scoring by and make this brisk treatment work beautifully. 's hot drumming propels the hot version of The quartet doesn't neglect , delivering a mellow interpretation of 's Neither is a slouch as a composer. His lovely , (which the trombonist sits out), the infectious -flavored and the catchy are all excellent vehicles for . ~ Ken Dryden