This often wistful and nostalgic set features pianist
Bill Mays at his best. His style is modern post-bop, thoughtful and adventurous yet swinging. With alert playing from bassist
Martin Wind and drummer
Matt Wilson,
Mays performs four standards, a variety of originals, and
Red Mitchell's "I'm a Homebody," which he sings. The music hints in spots at
Bill Evans, but
Mays has long had his own original voice. This outing, an example of high-quality modern mainstream piano playing, is one of
Bill Mays' best. ~ Scott Yanow