Critic's Review
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Walter Bishop, Jr.'s first (and thus far only) full set of unaccompanied piano solos sounds fine. Bishop explores six standards (including "Up Jumped Spring," "I Got Rhythm" and "All the Things You Are") in mostly swinging fashion, taking thoughtful solos, although one often wishes that the bop-oriented pianist had been joined by bass and drums (which might have inspired him to play with more passion on this occasion). Worthwhile but not essential music.
