Opportunities for pianist
Art Hodes to record in the 1960s were quite rare. In fact, other than a record documenting a concert,
Hodes' entire output from 1963-70 was three albums cut for Delmark in 1968; traditional jazz was definitely out of style. This particular Delmark CD has brief moments from a variety of veteran greats. "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" matches
Hodes and his rhythm section with trombonist
George Brunis, trumpeter
Nappy Trottier and clarinetist Volly De Faut; the clarinetist (a veteran of the early '20s) also plays on "Struttin' With Some Barbeque." In addition to three piano-bass-drums trio numbers,
Hodes is heard on six relaxed selections in a trio with clarinetist
Raymond Burke (in good form) and veteran bassist
Pops Foster. This music is historic and enjoyable.