Pianist
Oliver Jones has recorded over a dozen albums (both LPs and CDs) for the Canadian Justin Time label, and virtually all are recommended. This particular outing finds
Jones and his trio (with bassist
Dave Young and drummer Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr) welcoming guest flugelhornist
Clark Terry to their date. Performing four of
Jones' originals and a quartet of standards (including "Just Friends" and "It Could Happen to You"),
C.T.'s joyful presence clearly inspires the other musicians and makes this excellent set even more memorable than a typical
Oliver Jones date. ~ Scott Yanow