With an easy bop sensibility,
Woods cuts loose on a number of originals and a few surprising chestnuts for a strong set. Fellow reed player
Johnny Griffin (the two played in
Monk's nonet in the late '60s) and the fine rhythm section of
Cedar Walton on piano,
Ben Riley on drums and
Peter Washington on bass all make great contributions. On the title track,
Woods and
Griffin swing in a relaxed bossa nova style, while "I'm So Scared of Girls When They're Good Looking" is by turns doleful and good-humored. All in all, a charming set. ~ Tim Sheridan