The great tenor saxophonist and flutist Lew Tabackin is joined by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Dave Holland,and drummer Victor Lewis on this well-rounded program. The Concord CD has many highlights, including "Hot House," Duke Ellington's "Serenade to Sweden," Tabackin's "A Bit Byas'd," and "You Leave Me Breathless"; the leader's tenor in particular is in top form. Highly recommended to fans of straight-ahead jazz, this release gives one a strong sampling of Lew Tabackin’s talents. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01.Hot House (Tadd Dameron)
02.Pyramid (Ellington/Gordon/Mills/Tizol
03.Serenade to Sweden (Duke Ellington)
04. Chelsea Bridge (Billy Strayhorn)
05. Johnny Come Lately (Billy Strayhorn)
06. Desert Lady (Lew Tabackin)
07. A Bit Byas’d (Lew Tabackin)
08. You’ll Never Know (Gordon/Warren)
09.Yesterdays (Arkeen/Harbach/James/Johnson/Kern/Rose)
10. You Leave Me Breathless (Freed/Hollander)
LEW TABACKIN flute, tenor saxophone
HANK JONES piano
DAVE HOLLAND bass
VICTOR LEWIS drums
Recorded at A & R Recording Studios, NYC December 1989
CONCORD JAZZ CCD - 4411