This early effort by tenor saxophonist
Javon Jackson was produced by
Betty Carter. On the well-rounded set,
Jackson (who shows the influence of
Joe Henderson in his tone and style) performs five jazz standards, including "Love Walked In" and "Sweet and Lovely," and three inventive hard bop originals. He holds his own with altoist
Kenny Garrett on two selections, welcomes
Dianne Reeves to "I Waited for You" (where she takes a warm ballad vocal), and matches well with pianist
Jacky Terrasson and two rhythm sections. A fine effort that stands out from the typical Young Lions output of the era. ~ Scott Yanow