One of pianist
Hampton Hawes' better sets, this CD reissue features
Hawes during a European tour in a trio with bassist
Jimmy Woode and drummer
Art Taylor.
Hawes both explores his bebop roots and contributes new material that shows that he was aware of
McCoy Tyner and the more advanced players of the era. Among the highlights are "Blues Enough," "Sonora," "Blues For Bud" (which is one of five previously unreleased performances included in the 11 tracks) and "Spanish Steps." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow