Organist
Joey DeFrancesco switched to a small label for this release. He is featured with his regular trio (with guitarist
Paul Bollenback and drummer
Byron Landham), guest bassist
Keter Betts, and a six-piece horn section arranged by
Horace Ott. Most unusual about this set is that
DeFrancesco is also heard on piano, trumpet, and vocals. Unfortunately, his singing is more heartfelt than musical and brings down the value of the record. However,
DeFrancesco's organ playing is as strong as ever and he is an underrated trumpeter most influenced by
Miles Davis. Among the better selections are
Wes Montgomery's "Twisted Blues,"
Wayne Shorter's "Black Nile," and "Moanin'." ~ Scott Yanow