There have been numerous interpretations of classical music by jazz musicians, but trombonist opted to explore less common ground by arranging music by Renaissance and Baroque composers, assisted by drummer , pianist , and bassist . Most of his focus is on the works of , starting with a loping, shimmering setting of that features providing a constant background for the leader's poignant trombone, with and darting in and out of the picture at times. is a free-spirited, loose interpretation, while utilizes the vocal/trombone technique popularized by in 's band in in a powerful duet with , though his sound is closer to what a modernist like uses. is transformed into a tense, somewhat abstract arrangement that could easily be used as a film soundtrack. Also valuable are his unique perspectives in approaching the music of . This provocative CD should entice other jazz musicians to look for hidden gems in the vast world of classical music. ~ Ken Dryden