For this recording by drummer
Dick Berk & the Jazz Adoption Society
, he features an excellent rhythm section (pianist
Tad Weed
, guitarist
Dan Faehnle
, and bassist
Phil Baker
) plus both slide trombonist
Andy Martin
and valve trombonist
Mike Fahn
. The two 'bones trade off often, harmonize together, and consistently battle to a draw on a variety of straight-ahead material, including
Wayne Shorter
's
"One by One,"
"Moanin'"
(during which
Weed
does a close imitation of
Bobby Timmons
), and
"Blues for Dogs."
is showcased on
"Lester Left Town,"
displaying a great deal of potential. And behind these younger players,
Dick Berk
swings happily. Virtually every one of the albums by his various bands is easily recommended to straight-ahead
jazz
fans, and this highly appealing effort is no exception. ~ Scott Yanow