The most unusual aspect of this release from flutist
Dave Valentin is that he performs the two swing standards "I've Got the World on a String" and "I Remember You." The style of music
Valentin plays is unchanged from his other CDs, being lightly funky, utilizing Latin rhythms, and having his flute on top much of the time. Baritonist
Ronnie Cuber guests on "Passion Fruit," but otherwise
Valentin is just joined by a large rhythm section with his usual pianist
Bill O'Connell. He plays as fluently as usual and, although there are no other surprises, the music is pleasing, danceable, and reasonably creative. ~ Scott Yanow