Hard bop is spoken here on this straightahead set. Drummer
Philly Joe Jones is the leader but the main emphasis is on such soloists as trumpeter
Blue Mitchell (heard in one of his last recordings), the tenors of
Harold Land and
Charles Bowen, pianist
Cedar Walton and trombonist
Slide Hampton who arranged the four full-band numbers.
Hampton (who also contributed two originals) gets "I Wait for You" as his feature while
Bowen is showcased on "High Fly." In addition, these versions of "Our Delight" and "Two Bass Hit" have their heated moments.
–
Scott Yanow, Rovi