Despite its title, this Pablo album is not a reunion of
Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic although it does seek to recreate some of the original spirit of the 1950s organized jam sessions. Tenor saxophonist
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis heads the swinging sextet which also includes trumpeter
Harry "Sweets" Edison, trombonist
Al Grey, Art Hillery on piano and organ, bassist John Heard and drummer Roy McCurdy. "I'm Just a Lucky So and So" and "Slow Drag" are given lengthy interpretations (both are around ten minutes apiece) while six other familiar standards are more concise. Nothing all that unusual occurs but there are some fiery moments from the classic swing stylists. ~ Scott Yanow