Hank Jones is in top form on this studio effort, consisting of a 1977 session with two veterans, bassist
George Duvivier and drummer
Oliver Jackson. The trio concentrates on less frequently heard standards, including a brisk "I Remember You," while
Duvivier's walking bass sets up an exotic arrangement of "Young No More."
Jones detours into a bit of jaunty stride piano in "You Took Advantage of Me" and renders an especially heartfelt "I'll Be Around."
Duvivier's arco bass adds to the warmth of "Like Someone in Love," and
Jones incorporates a few flashy tremolos into a soulful take of
Bobby Timmons' memorable "Dat Dere."
Jones also finds new avenues to explore in "It's the Talk of the Town" and
Gerry Mulligan's bossa nova tribute "Theme for Jobim," both of which were omitted from the original LP. The 2002 reissue also adds four alternate takes not present on an earlier CD issued in 1987. ~ Ken Dryden