Understatement was always
Milt Buckner's strong suit, and
Mighty High plays beautifully to those strengths, pairing the organist with guitarist
Kenny Burrell, bassist
Joe Benjamin, alto saxophonist
Jimmy Campbell, and drummer
Maurice Sinclair to create a collection of short, simple, and sweet jazz tunes energized by the wonderful rapport of the assembled players. Unlike fellow Hammond B-3 maestros like
Jimmy Smith,
Buckner clearly savors the group dynamic, eschewing theatrics in favor of brief yet effective solos that never attract attention away from the groove. The music crackles with collaborative energy, drawing its strength from numbers.