This LP contains
Oliver Nelson's final recording as a leader, cut just seven months before his premature death. Happily
Nelson (on alto) is well-featured with a nonet, playing four of his compositions (including "Stolen Moments" and "Yearnin'") along with versions of "St. Thomas,"
Neal Hefti's "Midnight Blue" and a very brief "Straight No Chaser." In addition to
Nelson, the group includes trumpeter
Bobby Bryant,
Jerome Richardson on soprano and flute, three other saxophonists and keyboardist
Mike Wofford. A fine finish to a much-too-brief life.