The second of two volumes by "the Golden Men of Jazz" at the Blue Note in New York, this CD is not at the same level as the first with several almost chaotic spots; listen to how
Lionel Hampton tries to hog the spotlight on "Ring Dem Bells." There are some good moments from Clark Terry,
James Moody and
Al Grey (although
Harry Edison and
Buddy Tate show their age a bit) but the earlier release,
Live at the Blue Note, is a much better buy. ~ Scott Yanow