After the
J.J. Johnson-
Kai Winding Quintet broke up in 1956,
Kai Winding formed a four-trombone septet of his own which he led on a fairly regular basis through 1967. This Impulse set was probably the group's best-known recording. Seven standards (including "Speak Low," "Doodlin'" and "Bye Bye Blackbird") and three of
Winding's basic originals are played by the band with solos allocated not only to
Kai but pianists
Ross Tompkins and
Bill Evans along with guest conga player Olatunji. Fine straightahead music obviously most enjoyed by listeners who like the sound of trombones. ~ Scott Yanow