Introducing Kenny Garrett

At the time he recorded this set, altoist was 24, had played with big band, and was freelancing in New York. (His association with would not begin for a few more years.) A measure of the strong reputation already had is that his sidemen include trumpeter and pianist ; bassist and drummer complete the quintet. The group performs five of the altoist's hard bop originals, and a couple of standards. A strong start to what would be a significant career. ~ Scott Yanow