This is one of the very best
Sonny Criss albums. The distinctive altoist, who is here joined by guitarist
Ray Crawford, pianist
Dolo Coker, bassist
Larry Gales, and drummer Jimmie Smith, is in prime form on a lengthy "The Isle of Celia,"
Benny Carter's "Blues in My Heart," the boppish blues "Crisscraft," and two shorter pieces.
Criss, who had not recorded as a leader in six years, was really ready for this session, making this his definitive set to get. ~ Scott Yanow