Trumpet and flugelhorn player Frank Walton led a fine sextet through a program of mostly hard bop originals with some standards and soul/jazz on this late -'70s date newly issued on CD. Besides Walton's straight-ahead, hard-edged trumpet and more lyrical flugelhorn solos, the contrast between... [+] Expand

Trumpet and flugelhorn player Frank Walton led a fine sextet through a program of mostly hard bop originals with some standards and soul/jazz on this late -'70s date newly issued on CD. Besides Walton's straight-ahead, hard-edged trumpet and more lyrical flugelhorn solos, the contrast between alto saxophonist Henry Threadgill and soprano/tenor saxophonist Ari Brown was both interesting and exciting. Threadgill, one of the 1970s' greatest composers and bandleaders, played a mix of ripping blues, soaring soul and spiraling solos, while Brown was a bit more restrained, but no less intense. While this date should have gotten widespread exposure a long time ago, hopefully its issue on CD will correct the oversight. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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