Witness

Trumpeter recorded debut as a leader is more of a blowing date than his later sets. Teamed up with some of Colorado's top players ( on tenor and flute, pianist , bassist and drummer ), explores two of his originals, one by , and "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing," and "Pithecanthropus Erectus"; the latter tune is rarely revived. displays an original tone and an active musical imagination during this excellent post-bop CD from the Denver-based Capri label. ~ Scott Yanow