Pianist
Oliver Jones made an initial stir with the release of this early record. Influenced heavily by
Oscar Peterson but already showing his own approach,
Jones is teamed with four fellow Canadians: bassist
Michel Donato, drummer
Jim Hillman, guitarist
Reg Schwager and the cool-toned tenor saxophonist
Fraser MacPherson.
Jones performs four of his originals, including the title cut and "Snuggles," plus six jazz standards such as "Oleo," "In a Mellow Tone" and "Broadway."
Jones has been quite consistent throughout his jazz career, making this album (which would win the Canadian Juno award as best jazz record of 1986) worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow