Jeff Palmer is a talented organist whose style (as with virtually all organists) is influenced by
Jimmy Smith. For this CD he performs nine similar blues, all of which are given strong solos by the leader, tenor saxophonist
Billy Pierce, and guitarist
John Abercrombie; drummer
Marvin "Smitty" Smith is consistently swinging in support. Despite the sameness of the repertoire (all but
Thelonious Monk's "Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-are" are by
Palmer), the cooking music holds one's interest and is quite enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow