For his third Criss Cross release, guitarist Peter Bernstein leads an all-star organ combo that also includes tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, organist Larry Goldings, and drummer Billy Drummond. Some of the music that the quintet performs is typical for this type of hard bop/soul-jazz group, including a hot minor-toned blues, "Means and Ends," and Percy Mayfield's blues ballad "Danger Zone." However, a few of the other selections (particularly Bernstein's four originals) are more complex and serve as evidence that the music was being performed in 1996, not 1966. The musicians all play up to their capabilities and Goldings shows that he was one of the most inventive organists of the decade. ~ Scott Yanow
Personnel: Peter Bernstein (guitar); Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone); Steve Davis (trombone); Larry Goldings (organ); Billy Drummond (drums).
Down Beat (12/97, p.75) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "...[Bernstein] has a thick, ringing tone, plenty of technique and a penchant for picking juicy, ear-pleasing notes...the audio here has presence and is smartly detailed..."
Tracklist:01. Brain Dance (Peter Bernstein)
02. Chant (Duke Pearson)
03. Means And Ends (Peter Bernstein)
04. Dual Nature (Peter Bernstein)
05. While We’re Young (Alec Wilder / Palitz / Engvick)
06. You Leave Me Breathless (Frederick Hollander / Ralph Freed)
07. Lady Bug (Peter Bernstein)
08. Danger Zone (Percy Mayfield)
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