During 1968-72,
Brubeck's Quartet usually featured baritonist
Gerry Mulligan, bassist
Jack Six and drummer
Alan Dawson. For this very logical record, altoist
Paul Desmond (who was with
Brubeck from 1951-67) makes the group a quintet and his interplay with
Mulligan is consistently delightful. Together they are heard live in Europe on "Truth,"
Mulligan's "Unfinished Woman," "Rotterdam Blues" and a definitive 16-minute rendition of "Take Five." In addition,
Desmond is showcased on "Koto Song" and as an encore
Brubeck plays a lighthearted if brief "Sweet Georgia Brown." ~ Scott Yanow