Recorded during the same 1990 gig at Fat Tuesday's as the earlier
Fourmost CD,
Fourmost Return features
Jimmy Smith,
Stanley Turrentine,
Kenny Burrell, and
Grady Tate in great form once again, so this is no compilation of lukewarm leftovers. The music includes a burning, up-tempo take of "Sonnymoon for Two" and a bluesy and lyrical interpretation of "Mood Indigo," as well as an initially lounge-like "Laura" that gives way to a hot solo by
Burrell.
Smith also revives his popular "Back at the Chicken Shack" and adds a good-natured but rather hoarse vocal to the oldie "Ain't She Sweet." All the players are in top form and this release should appeal to fans of soul-jazz. ~ Ken Dryden