This long-forgotten recording session is a rare opportunity to hear trombonist
Tyree Glenn as a bandleader, though he is far better known for his work as a valuable sideman with
Duke Ellington,
Louis Armstrong, and
Cab Calloway. The excellent supporting cast includes
Hank Jones, trumpeter
Harold "Shorty" Baker, guitarist
Mary Osborne, bassist
Tommy Potter, and drummer
Jo Jones.
Glenn's memorable muted solo on a snappy take of
Mary Lou Williams' "Lonely Moments,"
Baker's haunting treatment of "What Will I Tell My Heart," and
Hank Jones' unforgettable interpretation of the often banal "How High the Moon" are among the many highlights.
Glenn switches to vibes for the happy riff tune "Sinbad the Sailor"; he also wrote the lush ballad "After the Rain" (not to be confused with the song of the same name later written by
John Coltrane). Like many LPs of the era that imply a live nightclub recording, the lack of audience reaction and extraneous noise indicate that this is a studio session. Out of print for decades, this somewhat rare LP is well worth acquiring.