On this 1985 Concord release, bassist
Ray Brown heads an all-star quintet featuring trombonist
Al Grey, guitarist Ron Eschete, pianist
Gene Harris, and drummer
Grady Tate. The majority of the selections on the set are blues (including "Night Train," "Rocks in My Bed," "Jumpin' the Blues," and a pair of
Brown originals) with "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" being a temporary departure.
Grey, Eschete,
Harris, and
Brown have plenty of concise solos,
Tate is typically excellent in support, and the results should please straight-ahead jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow