This historic LP finds the
Dave Brubeck Quartet performing two standards ("Take the 'A' Train" and "I'm in a Dancing Mood") along with the pianist/leader's "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "Two-Part Contention." Altoist
Paul Desmond is in fine form as is the supportive drummer
Joe Dodge who would soon leave the Quartet;
Joe Morello was his eventual replacement. The second part of this LP is the final performance by the two-trombone
J.J. Johnson-
Kai Winding Quintet before they broke up after two years of steady work. Overall, this album gives one a good look at two of the most popular jazz groups of 1956. ~ Scott Yanow