Recalling the glory days of -based fusioneers like or '70s-vintage , aren't just another . With its deliberately -inspired cover art (featuring some fever-dream cross between a pterodactyl and a Victrola) and double-disc setup, is an unapologetic throwback to the heady days of the 1970s, when an instrumental band could fearlessly slide back and forth between , and while showing off all the tasty licks and heavy chops it could muster. Though the average song length on the 20-track is up around the six- or seven-minute range, there is very little aimless jamming here and the solos are admirably concise. Guests include 's , adding his familiar clavinet and organ, bassist taking the lead on the African-tinged bass-and-percussion showcase and, of all people, blowing some impressive harp on the bouncy New Orleans-style shuffle Recorded live during a two-night stand at in 's hometown of San Francisco, is that rarity, a two-disc live album with very little filler. ~ Stewart Mason