The group assembled for tenor saxophonist
Ralph Moor
's quintet date is perfect for his
John Coltrane
-inspired sound: trombonist
Steve Turre
(who also plays conch shells), pianist
Mulgrew Miller
, bassist
Peter Washington
and drummer
Marvin "Smitty" Smith
. The all-star lineup performs originals by
Moore
,
Turre
and
Miller
in addition to the title cut and "It Might As Well Be Spring" (a ballad feature for the tenor). The two horns blend together very well and consistently inspire each other; the rhythm section is state-of-the-art for this type of modern hard bop music, and the overall results are swinging and at times a bit adventurous. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow