Although this recording of standards was made late in his career, tenor saxophonist
Al Cohn was in peak form and clearly inspired by an excellent Dutch rhythm section.
Cohn's very broad tone is much in evidence, as he runs through changes on tunes that he played innumerable times in his career. A distinct stylist,
Cohn was never an innovator, but his lush, relaxed, carefully honed sound was perfect for the late nightclub atmosphere. Every solo was deliberately constructed, mixing just the right amounts of emotion and technique. You can hear
Coleman Hawkins in his playing, but
Cohn incorporated broad influences from the early history of bop. Pianist
Rein de Graff is stunning throughout, and drummer
Eric Ineke and bassist Koos Serierse add solid support. ~ Steven Loewy