Other than a couple of releases for tiny labels in 1973, this Soul Note CD was
Buddy Collette's first session as a leader since 1964.
Collette and his former pupil, the great flutist
James Newton, team up with pianist
Geri Allen, bassist
Jaribu Shahid, and drummer
Gianpiero Prina for six of
Collette's melodic originals (including "Blues in Torrance"), one of
Newton's, and a free improvisation created by the two flutists.
Collette, who also plays some alto and clarinet on the date, sounds quite happy to be reunited with
Newton and to finally be recording again. Although the music is primarily straight-ahead, there are some adventurous moments.