Although organist
Don Patterson is the leader of this set that in 1998 was reissued on a CD, the quintet date is most notable for the playing of trumpeter
Howard McGhee.
McGhee, who had not been heard from much on record for a few years, proves to still be in prime form. Altoist
Charles McPherson, the young guitarist
Pat Martino and drummer Billy James complete the group. The repertoire is particularly strong with two
McGhee originals (including the memorable and haunting "Island Fantasy"), "Epistrophy," "Now's The Time" and a trumpet feature on "Donna Lee." Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow