The underrated but talented hard bop altoist
Vincent Herring is in excellent form on the quintet date
Evidence. While
Herring's tone is as usual a bit reminiscent of
Cannonball Adderley, he comes up with many fresh ideas and swinging phrases on the eight songs, which include two of his originals and one song from pianist
Mulgrew Miller.
Miller and trumpeter
Wallace Roney also take consistently rewarding solos, with bassist
Ira Coleman and drummer
Carl Allen offering stimulating support. Highlights include
Herring's warmth on "Stars Fell on Alabama" and the driving versions of "Voyage" and
Cedar Walton's "Hindsight." Easily recommended to fans of
Herring's straight-ahead playing. ~ Scott Yanow