One of
Charles Mingus' lesser-known band sessions, this lyrical set of five originals (plus the standard "Memories of You") features his usual sidemen of the period (trombonist
Jimmy Knepper, trumpeter
Clarence Shaw,
Shafi Hadi on tenor and alto, and drummer
Dannie Richmond), along with pianist
Bill Evans. The music stretches the boundaries of bop, is never predictable and, even if this is not one of
Mingus' more acclaimed dates, it is well worth acquiring for the playing is quite stimulating.