Electric bassist
Steve Swallow performs eight originals on this set, with such witty titles as "Crab Alley," "Fred and Ethel," "Read My Lips" and "Hold It Against Me." Most prominent of the soloists in the sextet is guitarist
Hiram Bullock; pianist
Larry Willis also gets in some good spots, and
Carla Bley on organ mostly adds atmosphere. The group is filled out by drummer
Victor Lewis, percussionist
Don Alias, and on some cuts three strings. The post-bop music is reasonably unpredictable and, although not essential, holds one's interest. ~ Scott Yanow