Pianist
Red Garland's very relaxed, marathon blues solo on the 16-minute "Soul Junction" is the most memorable aspect of this CD reissue. With such soloists as tenor saxophonist
John Coltrane and trumpeter
Donald Byrd, plus steady support provided by bassist
George Joyner and drummer
Art Taylor,
Garland gets to stretch out on the title cut and four jazz originals, including "Birk's Works" and "Hallelujah."
Coltrane is in excellent form, playing several stunning sheets of sound solos. ~ Scott Yanow