Altoist
Vincent Herring's release is an impressive effort. Although he still sounds fairly close to
Cannonball Adderley at times,
Herring is continuing to develop as a fine modern bop stylist. Accompanied by a strong rhythm section (pianist
Renee Rosnes, bassist Ira Coleman, and drummer
Billy Drummond),
Rosnes explores
Kenny Barronis' "And Then Again" and eight standards, including
Jobim's lesser-known "If You Never,"
John Lewis' "Skating in Central Park," and
Billy Strayhorn's lyrical "Chelsea Bridge." ~ Scott Yanow