Bobby Militello, on both alto and flute, has an opportunity to stretch out during this CD, playing bebop, '60s-type funky jazz, and R&B-ish ballads; he even takes an enthusiastic vocal on "I Thought About You." Organist Bobby Jones actually dominates the ensembles, contributing strong solos, heated accompaniment of
Militello, and four of the ten selections. With drummer
Bob Leatherbarrow providing driving rhythms and trumpeter
Jeff Jarvis helping out on a few numbers, the set has the feel of a classic hard bop organ combo, inspiring
Bobby Militello to play at his best. ~ Scott Yanow