Despite its title, most of the music on this album is not actually reggae but a mixture of jazz, R&B and pop. Flutist
Herbie Mann, guitarists
Mick Taylor and
Albert Lee and keyboardist
Pat Rebillot combine with the eight-piece
Tommy McCook band to create some spirited and danceable (if a bit dated) music. Together they jam on
The Beatles' "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," the traditional "Rivers of Babylon,"
Moe Koffman's old hit "Swingin' Shepherd Blues" and an 18-minute version of "My Girl." The results are fun if not all that substantial. ~ Scott Yanow