Frank Rosolino, one of the most fluent of the bop trombonists to emerge during the 1950s, is heard really stretching out on this live double-CD, recorded two years before his death. Originally, this was a four-song LP, but in this reissue, the set has been expanded to a 12-song double-CD.
Rosolino is joined by Canada's best (guitarist
Ed Bickert, bassist
Don Thompson, and drummer Terry Clarke) for a variety of veteran jazz standards including "Sweet and Lovely," "I Thought About You," "I Should Care," and
Charlie Parker's "Bluebird." Although the tempos are mostly slower, the music has its fiery moments and
Rosolino is heard throughout in excellent form. ~ Scott Yanow