Bunny Brunel is best-known as a virtuosic electric bassist who is featured in high-quality fusion settings. This particular recording is quite a bit different for
Brunel is heard exclusively on acoustic bass, performing advanced jazz standards including pieces by
Wayne Shorter,
Steve Swallow, and
Herbie Hancock along with two of the bassist's originals, "Stella by Starlight,"
Charlie Parker's "Relaxin' at Camarillo," and "Someday My Prince Will Come." Guitarist
Mike Stern has plenty of solos, pianist
Billy Childs gets in his spots, and drummer
Vinnie Colaiuta is fine in support, but
Brunel clearly controls the music. On the concluding "Twelve Bars for Leberstraum,"
Chick Corea guests on piano. Overall, this is one of
Brunel's best jazz dates, and a bit of a surprise.