During his visit to Norway, veteran tenorman
Red Holloway teamed up with the fine fortyish tenor
Knut Riisnaes for a frequently exciting bop-oriented set. With excellent accompaniment from
Kjell Ohman on piano and organ, bassist Terje Venaas and drummer
Egil Johansen, Holloway and Riisnaes jam on "All Blues," "Billie's Bounce," "Confessin' the Blues" and
Johansen's "Aros 90"; in addition
Holloway is showcased on "Willow Weep for Me" and the cooler-toned
Riisnaes is featured on "My Romance." Red (who switches to alto on "Billie's Bounce") has a more passionate sound but to his credit
Riisnaes swings just as hard. A fun set. ~ Scott Yanow