For this excellent date, pianist
Abdullah Ibrahim performs eight of his compositions with a particularly strong group of players: trombonist
Robin Eubanks,
John Stubblefield on tenor and flute,
Horace Alexander Young switching between soprano, alto and piccolo,
Howard Johnson on tuba, baritone and trumpet, bassist
Buster Williams and drummer Brian Abrahams. But more important than the individual players are the colorful ensembles and the frequently memorable compositions. Highlights include "African River," "Sweet Samba," "Duke 88" and a beautiful version of "The Wedding." ~ Scott Yanow