Six of the 11 selections on this CD (most of which were written by drummer Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza, or Kenny Werner) feature Joe Lovano on tenor (and in one instance soprano) in a quartet with pianist Werner, bassist Marc Johnson, and Erskine; Lovano (who would soon hit it big) already sounds quite mature and creative. Three of the other numbers have slightly larger groups (with guitarist John Scofield, tenor saxophonist Bob Mintzer, and trumpeter Randy Brecker appearing on some of the cuts), Dave Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way" is taken by the Werner-Johnson-Erskine trio, and the brief "But Is It Art?" is a drum solo. Throughout the date, the solos uplift the material and make this CD a worthy purchase for listeners who enjoy challenging but sometimes accessible post-bop music.
Tracklist:01. Touch Her Soft Lips And Part 6:58
02. Press Enter 8:24
03. Sweet Soul 9:41
04. To Be Or Not To Be 9:18
05. Ambivalence 4:58
06. Angels And Devils 6:05
07. Speak Low 5:48
08. Scolastic 7:40
09. Distant Blossom 6:20
10. But Is It Art? 2:00
11. In Your Own Sweet Way 7:03
Personnel:
Peter Erskine - drums
Marc Johnson - bass
John Scofield - guitar
Bob Mintzer - tenor sax
Kenny Werner - piano and synths
Joe Lovano - tenor and soprano saxes
Randy Brecker - trumpet
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