Pianist
John Altenburgh shows off his versatility on this early release from his
Altenburgh label. He is heard on piano, electric keyboards, guitar, organ, and occasional vocals, performing nine of his originals. The music is funky and contemporary but also boppish in spots, with his compositions often paying tribute to some aspect of his life up to that point. The instrumentation differs from song to song, with
John Greiner's tenor, flute, or soprano being a strong asset on five of the nine selections. The pieces hold together quite well as a sort of suite, with highlights including "Generations," "GJ," "Cold Storage Blues" (a feature for
Altenburgh's organ), and "Down on the Avenue." ~ Scott Yanow