Altoist Oliver Lake (who also plays a bit of soprano on this session) performs eight of his complex but generally accessible ballads with pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Pheeroan AkLaff. Although none of these originals are destined to become standards, they inspire Lake to come up with some of his more lyrical solos. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Again and Again
2. Anyway
3. Cross River
4. Touch
5. Aztec
6. Mask
7. Re-Cre-Ate
8. M.I.L.D.
OLIVER LAKE alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
JOHN HICKS piano
REGGIE WORKMAN bass
PHEEROAN AKLAFF drums
Recorded April 1991 at Clinton Recording, New York City
Gramavision R2 79468 (1991)