Guitarist
Steve Khan is heard in two different settings on this CD: in an acoustic trio with bassist
Ron Carter and drummer
Al Foster on six songs, and jamming with electric bassist
Anthony Jackson, drummer
Dennis Chambers and percussionist
Manolo Badrena on three tunes. Actually, there is a definite unity to the program, and
Khan is featured on a variety of jazz tunes including numbers by
Larry Young,
Ornette Coleman ("The Blessing" and "Turnaround"),
Clare Fischer,
Wayne Shorter,
Thelonious Monk and
Joe Henderson. He even plays a song ("Autumn In Rome") by his father,
Sammy Cahn. The guitarist consistently stretches himself during these performances (which include a 10½-minute version of "All or Nothing at All") and is heard throughout at his most creative. ~ Scott Yanow