Tenor-saxophonist
Bennie Wallace's first six recordings as a leader (all for Enja during 1978-82) featured his large tone and advanced solos with sparse rhythm sections. Sweeping Through The City was a transitional record that looked toward his upcoming Blue Note dates.
Wallace is teamed with the rambunctious trombonist
Ray Anderson, guitarist
John Scofield, bass, drums and the four-voice gospel group "The Wings Of Song." Although the music looks toward the roots of black music,
Wallace and
Anderson's consistently wild solos keep the results from ever being predictable. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow