In the late '60s, cornetist
Bobby Hackett formed an artistically successful quintet with trombonist
Vic Dickenson that could range from Dixieland to sophisticated swing standards and Broadway show tunes. On this album,
Hackett and
Dickenson are joined by a swinging rhythm section (pianist
Dave McKenna, bassist
Jack Lesberg, and drummer
Cliff Leeman). Highlights include
Hackett's feature on "You Stepped out of a Dream";
Dickenson's showcase on "I Got It Bad"; and the full band on "Love Is Just Around the Corner," "Sunday," and an effective rendition of "Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night of the Week." ~ Scott Yanow