Duke Jordan, who played regularly with
the Charlie Parker Quintet in 1947, was long known as a superior bebop pianist whose style was touched by the genius of
Bud Powell's innovations. This quintet album, also featuring trumpeter
Dizzy Reece and the young tenor
Stanley Turrentine, gave
Jordan an opportunity to record six of his originals and, although none became as well-known as his "Jordu," the music has plenty of strong melodies and variety. This is one of
Duke Jordan's better recordings and is quite enjoyable. [Some reissues include "Diamond Stud" and "I Should Care" as bonus tracks.] ~ Scott Yanow