Small group meetings of two alto saxophonists are all too rare, though
Phil Woods made a number of records with
Gene Quill over the years. This concert, recorded in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2000, features
George Robert as the leader who shares the spotlight with
Woods, along with a superb rhythm section consisting of
Kenny Barron,
Rufus Reid, and
Alvin Queen. The two reed players complement one another beautifully, whether they exchange the lead or play terrific unison lines together.