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In that quintessential breakthrough year of modern jazz -- 1957 --
was fond of pairing the legendary drummerless trio of
with several different stars from the
concert series. In this case,
is the nominee, and
could not have found a better match for the pianist alongside his peerless combo than the ripe, mature, and bebopping tenor saxophonist. It was a one-shot deal, the only official collaboration between
and
, expanded on this edition of the
series with tracks from the complete session, with no alternate takes or bonus tracks and recorded entirely in monaural. Unlike
-- who could never really restrain his notions to always cut loose --
sounds relatively relaxed on this date, understanding that
was also not going to shred up every tune they played. With guitarist
and bassist
, the quartet members not only have all the rhythmic cohesion they need without a formal timekeeper, but interact in a way that approaches telepathic or magical. In short, the quartet is in the zone like few groups ever achieve in a studio setting. They zip through a bop-based edition of
a hopped-up adaptation of
titled
and the flawless
like they are child's play. The strong Kansas City cum Texas-style guitar of
cannot be denied during
while
reins in the countrified air of the jam in a laid-back but downtown fashion. During the great song (penned by
)
heard here in an instrumental, post-
version, the ensemble shows ultimate flexibility, heightened by the tenor saxophonist's touching yet firm grasp of the melody. Aside from the closer,
with a choppy guitar from
and a New Orleans-type feel, the rest of the material consists of ballads or midtempo cool tunes. This is where
is most surprising, toning down his act, interpreting the songs with the precision of a diamond cutter, and using his acute listening skills to the fullest. Those bedazzled by the utter virtuosity of the pianist should listen more closely to this recording to hear how his taste level is as elevated as the monster technique he possesses. While
approaches a lounge sound, the five-tune
displays
at his best, especially on his feature,
On this great album for the times and all time, these wonderful musicians are on from the word go, providing 60 priceless minutes of music that any mainstream jazz lover can embrace. ~ Michael G. Nastos