It is a pity that this music was recorded for such a tiny label, for the performances are full of high energy, creativity, and fresh ideas.
Eric Person (on alto and soprano), organist Terence Conley, and drummer
Ronnie Burrage may seem at first glance to form a typical soul-jazz organ trio, and there is a bit of that in the music. However,
Person's solos are often quite adventurous and a bit innovative (hinting at both M-Base music and the avant-garde at times), Conley's organ sometimes is closer to fusion than to
Jimmy Smith, and
Burrage's passionate yet tasteful playing is a major asset.
Burrage also sings/talks blues lyrics on
the Rolling Stones' "No Expectation," which does not feature chord changes for much of the time. In addition to four group originals, the trio plays very fresh versions of such modern jazz numbers as "Moontrane," "Shade of Jade," "Black Narcissus," and
Thelonious Monk's "Pannonica." Well-worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow