As strong as pianist
Cedar Walton plays on his session, the main honors are taken by two of his sidemen. Tenor-saxophonist
Hank Mobley, whose career was about to go into a complete eclipse, is in brilliant form, showing how much he had grown since his earlier days. Baritonist
Charles Davis, who too often through the years has been used as merely a section player, keeps up with
Mobley and engages in a particularly memorable tradeoff on the lengthy title cut.
Mobley is well-showcased on "Summertime,"
Davis switches successfully to soprano on "Early Morning Stroll," and
Walton (with the trio) somehow turns the "Theme From Love Story" into jazz. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow