This fairly rare Lp (which has fortunately been reissued on a Chess CD along with Last Train To Overbrook) features
James Moody's septet of 1956, a fine bop-based unit that also includes trumpeter
Johnny Coles and pianist
Jimmy Boyd.
Moody, who had just begun to play flute, is heard on that instrument along with tenor and alto; an added plus are
Eddie Jefferson's three vocals (including his alternate lyrics for "Parker's Mood"). The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group.