This is a varied advanced jazz set by trumpeter
Malachi Thompson
. Joined by tenor saxophonist
Carter Jefferson
, pianist
Albert Dailey
(in one of his final recordings) and a solid rhythm section,
Thompson
performs music that he accurately calls "Freebop." In addition to "I Remember Clifford," the strong band plays five originals that cover a lot of different moods;
Leon Thomas
("No More Hard Times") and
Arnae Burton
take a vocal apiece that add to the set's variety. Worth exploring. ~ Scott Yanow