Although the Harlem Boys Choir is occasionally utilized, and
Pat Peterson takes a soulful vocal on "The Inner Voice," this CD is very much trumpeter
Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson's date. The explorative trumpeter is heard at his absolute peak, taking lengthy and fiery improvisations that show off not only his virtuosity but his emotional range. The superlative band (tenor saxophonist
George Adams, pianist
Kenny Barron, cellist
Diedre Murray, bassist
Cecil McBee, and drummer
Dannie Richmond) really inspires
Peterson, who stretches the boundaries of his music toward gospel and soul without watering down the jazz content. This well-balanced set is one of Hannibal's finest recordings. ~ Scott Yanow