Flügelhornist
Art Farmer heads a European quintet that features the tenor of Harry Sokal and his longtime pianist
Fritz Pauer on
Foolish Memories. Pauer contributed two of the six selections, which include
Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood," "Ah-Leu-Cha" (which is mistakenly attributed to
Charlie Parker), and the umpteenth remake of "Farmer's Market." The swinging, bop-oriented music on this fairly obscure release is enjoyable enough although not particularly unique. ~ Scott Yanow