Although this superior set features three of the top Young Lions (tenors
Joshua Redman and
Javon Jackson and trumpeter
Nicholas Payton), along with the fine bassist
George Mraz, drummer
Elvin Jones, 64 at the time, sounds like the youngest member of the group. The well-rounded CD has individual features for
Redman ("Angel Eyes"),
Payton ("Body and Soul") and
Mraz ("My Romance"), along with the leader (the unaccompanied drum solo "Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling"), and has consistently inspired playing from all of the musicians. An excellent effort. ~ Scott Yanow