This recording features an early version of altoist Phil Woods' Quintet, the second of two albums that includes guitarist Harry Leahey. With pianist Mike Melillo, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Bill Goodwin completing the group, the Woods band's sound and musical philosophy were very much in place. The great altoist performs a few boppish tunes, some group originals (two songs by Melillo) and a couple of ballads. Highlights of the lesser-known but worthy recording include "Nuages,""Change Partners" and a cooking version of "Shaw Nuff." - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Song For Sisyphus (Phil Woods)
2. Last Night When We Were Young (E.Y. Harburg, H. Arlen)
3. Nuages (Django Reinhardt)
4. Change Partners (Irvin Berlin)
5. Monking Business (Mike Melillo)
6. Summer Afternoon (Mike Melillo)
7. When My Dreams Come True (Irvin Berlin)
8. Shaw Nuff (C. Parker, D. Gillespie)
Tracks
1. Song For Sisyphus (Phil Woods)
2. Last Night When We Were Young (E.Y. Harburg, H. Arlen)
3. Nuages (Django Reinhardt)
4. Change Partners (Irvin Berlin)
5. Monking Business (Mike Melillo)
6. Summer Afternoon (Mike Melillo)
7. When My Dreams Come True (Irvin Berlin)
8. Shaw Nuff (C. Parker, D. Gillespie)
STEVE GILMORE bass
BILL GOODWIN drums
HARRY LEAHEY guitar
MIKE MELILLO piano
Recorded at RCA Studios, N:Y:, November 9, 1977
GRYPHON G - 782
GRYPHON G - 782