This LP has the feel of a jam session. Trumpeter
Donald Byrd co-led the date with the
Charlie Parker-influenced altoist
John Jenkins; their sidemen were trombonist
Curtis Fuller, pianist
Tommy Flanagan, bassist
Doug Watkins and drummer
Art Taylor. Although the other musicians play well, it is for
Jenkins' playing that this date is most highly recommended for he did not make that many sessions before dropping out of music.
Jenkins contributed three originals to this date (highlighted by the long blues "Rockaway") which alternate with fine versions of the standards "Star Eyes" and "Darn That Dream." This is an excellent album that deserves to be reissued on CD.