For this Milestone release, organist
Jimmy Smith utilized some of the top veterans then residing in Los Angeles, many of whom had been long underrated. With sidemen that include
Curtis Peagler on tenor and alto, tenors
Herman Riley and Rickey Woodard, either
Phil Upchurch or
Terry Evans on guitar, bassist
Andy Simpkins,
Michael Baker or Frank Wilson on drums and
Barbara Morrison (who takes a vocal on "Farther on up the Road"), this is a particularly strong band. The fresh material (only "C Jam Blues" and "Honky Tonk" are standards) and spirited solos make this an easily recommended set of swinging jazz. ~ Scott Yanow