Two of guitarist
Kenny Burrell's best sessions from the 1950s were this release and its companion, All Day Long.
Burrell is teamed with an impressive group of young all-stars, including trumpeter
Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist
Hank Mobley,
Jerome Richardson on flute and tenor, pianist
Mal Waldron, bassist
Doug Watkins, and drummer
Art Taylor. In addition to the lengthy "All Night Long" and three group originals (two by
Mobley and one from
Waldron), the original LP program has been augmented by a medley of "Body and Soul" and "Tune Up" from the same session. Jam sessions such as this one are only as good as the solos; fortunately, all of the musicians sound quite inspired, making this an easily recommended set. ~ Scott Yanow