There are a playfulness and charm underneath
Jones' solos that repeatedly surface throughout his excellent renditions on this disc dedicated to
Fats Waller's music. While 10 of the 16 songs are
Waller compositions, those that aren't, like "How Come You Do Me Like You Do" and "Your Feet's Too Big," are closely identified with him.
Jones' flourishes, expert handling of stride rhythms, and delicate but skillful reworkings not only capture the flavor
Waller brought to such songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Honeysuckle Rose" and the title track, but add his character to them with tricky phrases, quick melodies and nimble lines. ~ Ron Wynn