A typically excellent set by the underrated tenor saxophonist
Teddy Edwards
(one of the top tenors to emerge during the mid-'40s), this quartet date with pianist
Kenny Drew
, bassist
Jesper Lundgaard
and drummer
Billy Hart
features the distinctive
Edwards
on two originals (
"No Name No. 1"
and "April Love") and four standards. The CD reissue adds a second version of "Summertime" to the original program.
has yet to record an unworthy set and his swinging session (one of only two that he made as a leader during 1977-90) will be enjoyed by bop collectors. ~ Scott Yanow