Recorded in 1968 but not released for the initial time until this 1997 CD, this set of live but private recordings features pianist
Jimmy Rowles with either
Max Bennett or Chuck Berghofer on bass and Nick Martinis or Larry Bunker on drums. The very spontaneous and relaxed music finds
Rowles often quoting other songs and playing a wide repertoire. The music ranges from "You're Driving Me Crazy" and "Our Delight" to "America the Beautiful," "Moon of Manakoora" and "Lulu's Back in Town," plus songs by
Freddie Hubbard and
Wayne Shorter. Although not essential, the set does feature
Rowles during an era (1961-1969) when he did not lead a single studio session. ~ Scott Yanow