Stan Getz was such a consistent performer and had such a beautiful tone that nearly all of his recordings are well worth getting. The two radio appearances heard on this 1997 CD are even on a higher level than normal. Joined by pianist
Kenny Barron, either
Ray Drummond or Yashuito Mori on bass, and drummer
Ben Riley,
Getz is heard at the peak of his powers on a pair of obscurities (
Kenny Barron's "Feijada" and
Gigi Gryce's "Stan's Blues") and six numbers (including "Voyage," "Blood Count" and "Warm Valley") that he recorded numerous times. To hear
Getz adding even more beauty to
Mal Waldron's already gorgeous "Soul Eyes" is a memorable experience. ~ Scott Yanow