Live on the Riviera

This concert performance was previously unreleased when the revived label put it out in 2005. Performed a few days before 's final recordings, it features the innovator romping with bassist and drummer in a quartet augmented by singer . Unfortunately, 's contributions lower the quality of the performances a bit for her singing on half the numbers and chanting on is an acquired taste and slightly inhibits the other musicians, taking up valuable space. She also plays soprano on one number. himself is in excellent form throughout, best on the playful and his theme song, Bassist work well with , making one regret that this group did not last longer and record a full set as a trio. ~ Scott Yanow