Considering his long career, trumpeter
Pete Candoli has led relatively few sessions. He did cut four albums from 1959-1961, but has only headed one set since then. This out-of-print but worthy LP features
Candoli with fellow L.A.-based studio players (trombonist Milt Bernhart, tenor saxophonist Ted Nash, pianist
Jimmy Rowles, guitarist Al Hendrickson, bassist
Red Mitchell, and drummer
Shelly Manne). Although ostensibly a program of blues, half of the songs are merely bluesy rather than actual blues.
Candoli sounds fine and is heard in prime form throughout the relaxed set. ~ Scott Yanow