Fox [Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series]

Although was at least ' 11th record as a leader, it was his first (and one of his relatively few) that included a horn player. The pianist matches quite well with the tenor of (heard in his early prime), and the quartet outing, which also includes drummer , has an extra bonus in the playing of the brilliant bassist . Performing three (including ) and three originals (two of which were co-written by ), pianist sounds inspired by the other players and is in top form throughout the generally memorable outing. ~ Scott Yanow