It was quite fitting that
Ken McIntyre had an opportunity to record in a quintet with
Eric Dolphy, for his multi-instrumental approach was similar to
Dolphy's, although he always had a very different sound. On this CD reissue,
McIntyre plays alto on four tunes and flute on two others (his work on bassoon, oboe, and bass clarinet would come slightly later), while
Dolphy mostly plays alto but doubles on flute on one number and switches to bass clarinet for "Dianna." With pianist
Walter Bishop, Jr., bassist
Sam Jones, and drummer
Art Taylor offering concise solos and swinging support,
McIntyre somehow almost holds his own with
Dolphy on a variety of originals and
George Gershwin's "They All Laughed." A very interesting date.