Spike Robinson
's sessions are usually pleasant, casually swinging, and musically proficient, and this quartet outing isn't any different.
Robinson
explores ballads, mid-tempo standards, and originals with a steady, big tone and full sound. He doesn't try anything too intricate, sticking close to the melody and then adding some embellishments and slight alterations. The backing group featuring
Ted Beament
,
Peter Ind
, and
Bill Eyden
follow the same formula. ~ Ron Wynn