Trumpeter
Greg Gisbert
is not quite as well known as his sidemen, but he keeps up with them during this advanced
hard bop
date. The highlights include the original medium-tempo
blues
"Chapulta Walk,"
a revival of
Thad Jones
'
"Fingers"
(a romp over rhythm changes) with
Gisbert
being effective on muted trumpet, and tenor saxophonist
Chris Potter
really cutting loose and eating up the chord changes on
Charlie Parker
's
"Segment"
and
Thelonious Monk
"Played Twice."
All of the musicians play at their expected high levels, with altoist
Steve Wilson
and pianist
John Campbell
also having their strong moments. This set is easily recommended to fans of modern straight-ahead
jazz
. ~ Scott Yanow