Lew Tabackin's guest appearance with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra is one of the most enjoyable in their series of collaborations with jazz soloists.
Tabackin is a swinging tenor saxophonist and a top notch flute player as well, playing both on the exciting opener by
Duke Ellington, "Battle Royal" and showcasing his lyrical flute on "Speak Low." In addition to his outstanding playing throughout the CD, he composed the haunting bittersweet ballad "Broken Dreams." Most of the arrangements by conductor
Rob Pronk complement
Tabackin's playing without overwhelming him with excessive strings. This is a very wellcrafted release worth purchasing.