One of the greatest jam session records on Verve! Although some of the
label's "big horn talent" albums tended to be a bit snoozy, this one
crackles with energy, and features three different classes of boppers
working together perfectly on long, lively tracks with Ray Bryant on
piano, Tommy Bryant on bass, and Charlie Persip on drums. In fact, it's
probably the soulful rhythm section that makes the whole thing so darn
good – as they really chop up some nice rhythms on cuts like "Wheatleigh
Hall", "Haute Mon", and the album's classic version of "Con Alma".
Great stuff, and essential for fans of Diz and Rollins especially!
