Although this is a tenor-organ-drums trio, the music is much more advanced than typical soul-jazz. Tenor saxophonist
Jerry Bergonzi ranges style-wise from
Joe Henderson on the first few selections to early
John Coltrane on the later cuts. Organist
Dan Wall shows more versatility than the usual
Jimmy Smith-inspired organist, and drummer
Adam Nussbaum is alert in support. The music is mostly comprised of
Bergonzi's advanced but fairly straight-ahead originals, with the exceptions being a fresh rendition of "Our Love Is Here to Stay" and a version of "Giant Steps" that has sections in 6/4 and 5/4 time. Everyone plays up to par on this excellent modern post-bop date. ~ Scott Yanow