This superior reissue combines together two sessions led by vibraphonist
Milt Jackson. Actually, although
Bags is in fine form (and contributed four of the seven selections), he is often overshadowed by rather inspired solos from his sidemen. The first side of
Plenty, Plenty Soul, which features a nine-piece group, is highlighted by the contributions of the exuberant altoist
Cannonball Adderley, while the flip side has a sextet that is not hurt by the solos of tenor-saxophonist
Lucky Thompson. With pianist
Horace Silver helping out on both sessions, these all-star dates still sound fresh and enthusiastic decades later.