Pianist
Oscar Peterson has a rare outing with a big band on this excellent LP. In addition to his usual bassist
Ray Brown and drummer
Ed Thigpen,
Peterson is joined by a particularly strong big band arranged by
Ernie Wilkins; there are short solos for several of the sidemen including altoist
Norris Turney,
James Moody on tenor, and altoist
Cannonball Adderley. However, the main focus is on
Peterson and he is in excellent form on such songs as "West Coast Blues," "Here's That Rainy Day," "Tricotism," and "Manteca," blending in very well with the orchestra.